RCCG Sunday School Student’s Manual 25th December 2022 – Lesson 17.
TOPIC: Divine Leading And Guidance (Pt 2)
MEMORY VERSE: 2 Samuel 2:1 (KJV)
“And it came to pass after this, that David enquired of the Lord, saying, Shall I go up into any of the cities of Judah? And the Lord said unto him, Go up. And David said, Whither shall I go up? And he said, Unto Hebron.”
BIBLE PASSAGE: Habakkuk 2:1-2 (KJV)
1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me, and what I shall answer when I am reproved.
2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: The Bible is full of records of believers who yielded to the leading and guidance of God. While it may seem difficult for some people in our contemporary world to allow God in their pursuit, Christians that meet the requirements will walk in the path of God.
LESSON OUTLINES
- Biblical Instances of Divine Leading and Guidance
- Requirements for Divine Leading and Guidance
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE
In Genesis 12:1-4, God ordered Abram out of his country to a promised land and he obeyed. Numbers 9:17-23 narrates how the Israelites obeyed the instruction of God to travel with the cloud. God instructed Jacob to return to his fatherland (Genesis 31:3) just as He told Elijah in 1 Kings 18:1 to show himself to a Ahab as He would open the heavens for the rain to fall. According to 2 Samuel 5:19, David enquired from God on whether to go against the Philistines or not. Matthew 2:9-12 tells that God led and guided the wise men to the place of birth of Jesus Christ. In Acts 9:10-11, the Lord gave and guided Ananias to a specific address of Saul of Tarsus. Surprisingly, the Holy Spirit can forbid you to perform a task, though, it may seem like it would please God (Acts 16:6).
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR DIVINE LEADING AND GUIDANCE
Delights in the Lord Psalm 37:4-5; 1Corinthians 2:9).
Passion for God’s will (Luke 22:42). The will of God does not leave you miserable or regretful but rather it takes you to the expected end (Jeremiah 29:11)
The willingness to be led (Romans 8:14; Psalm 23:1-2).
The attitude of meekness (Psalm 25 9) : meekness equals being teachable.
The attitude of enquiry (Jeremiah 6:16; Matthew 7:7)
The attitude of hearing and listening – activate the listening mode (Psalm 85:8; Habakkuk 2:1-2).
The attitude of patience (Isaiah 28:16). Do not force yourself to hear what God is not saying
Soak in and meditate on the word of God (Psalm 119:105).
Pay attention to godly leaders over you (1Samuel 3:9).
Obey previous instructions (Mark 4:24b). If you have not harkened to previous instructions, you may not hear the next move of God.
CONCLUSION
If God is the One leading you, you can never miss the mark. Ask for the grace to understand the mind of God and be guided in the right direction. If you think you have gone far in the wrong direction and refuse to turn back, you will only end in the wrong destination.
QUESTION
- Give four (4) biblical examples of people who follow the divine leading and guidance of God.
- What are the requirements for the leading and guidance of God?
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?
RCCG Sunday School manual is used in Sunday School Classes in the RCCG.
The RCCG Sunday school manual is written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye and is available online for easy access. See the previous RCCG Sunday school Manual for 2022 here
