RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL LESSON: THIRTY (30) SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 2025

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL

LESSON: THIRTY (30) DATE: SUNDAY MARCH 29TH 2025

TOPIC: SEASONS OF LIFE

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   Christ was Thy first teacher,
   The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
   Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
   This testimony is sure,
   That God, the Father Almighty,
   Poured His blessing on Thee

5. 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.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
   I rejoice to see Thee,
   Will thou pass over me today?
   Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to comprehend and manage the varying seasons of my life in Jesus’ name.

MEMORY VERSE: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”— Ecclesiastes 3:1

BIBLE PASSAGE:

ECCLESIASTES 3:1–8

[1]To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:
[2]A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;
[3]A time to kill, And a time to heal; A time to break down, And a time to build up;
[4]A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance;
[5]A time to cast away stones, And a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, And a time to refrain from embracing;
[6]A time to gain, And a time to lose; A time to keep, And a time to throw away;
[7]A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;
[8]A time to love, And a time to hate; A time of war, And a time of peace. The God-Given Task

INTRODUCTION
There are seasons of life. We must all admit that seasons of our lives will continue to change for as long as the Lord keeps us alive to witness them (Genesis 8:22). We will, therefore, be wise if we constantly remind ourselves that no matter what we are passing through, there will be a change because change in life is constant. Accepting this obvious fact once and for all will make us enjoy life itself. It is, therefore, important for us to understand God’s role and how to live consciously.

TEXT REVIEW: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
The passage reminds us that life is a series of ups and downs; each with its timing and purpose under heaven.

i. ……………………. V1
ii. …………………… V2
iii. …………………… V3
iv. ……………………. V4
v. …………………….. V5
vi. ……………………. V6
vii. …………………… V7
viii. A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace, V8.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. GOD’S ROLE
2. LIVE CONSCIOUSLY

GOD’S ROLE

A. From the very beginning of the creation of this earth, the Almighty God Himself made sure that there was balance (not uniformity) in His creation:

1. He made light and darkness, day and night, male and female, etc. (Genesis 1:5, 27).

2. The differences in creation eradicated potential boredom. Can you imagine a world in which man experiences only darkness?

B. All these different seasons are what make life interesting (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

1. The season of joy comes when we celebrate success, victory, breakthrough, promotion, good achievements, etc. (Psalm 118:24).

2. The season of sorrow causes sadness, grief and lamentations as a result of loss, failure, defeats, demotion, betrayal, etc. (Psalm 116:3).

3. A season of abundance comes with so much available to use and even share (Isaiah 7:22; 1 Kings 10:27).

4. One can also experience a season of lack and struggle (2 Kings 6:25-30).

5. A season of health comes with physical fitness and a sound mind (Psalm 105:37; Genesis 43:28).

6. Season of sickness can be filled with pain, ache, and discomfort (2 Kings 20:1; John 11:1-3).

C. Other seasons may include:

1. A season of progress and a season of stagnation (Exodus 14:1-3, 13-16).
2. A season of growth and a season of deterioration (Gen. 41:29-31)
3. A season of strength and season of weakness (1 Kings 19:1-3)
4. A season of answered prayers and a season of waiting/unanswered prayer (Job 14:14; 2cor. 12:9)

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Discuss why you think you think God allows varying seasons

LIVE CONSCIOUSLY

A. Knowing that’s there are seasons in life gives us hope that no matter the conditions that we are in, there we always be a change (Job 14:14).
Therefore,
1. We should not despair if this season we are in is not as bright as promising as we would have liked it to be (2Corinthians 4:8)
2. A new season is on its way (Psalm 30:5)

1. The new season we usher in beauty for ashes unspeakable joy and blessings (Isaiah 61:3)

B. Believers must prepare for all seasons of Life (Job 2:10)
1. Pray for you good season
2.Always rejoice in the fact that all things (seasons) Walk together for our good Romans 8:28)

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
With a relevant scriptures, students should asure one another that a bad season will not be forever.

CONCLUSION
Believers are not immune to negative season but are blessed with the assurance of God’s presence even when it’s does not look or feel like it (Isaiah 35:4)

CLOSING PRAYER
Father help me to be sensitive and trust you through every season that comes my way in the mighty name of Jesus

ASSIGNMENT
Mention five,(5) seasons that people go through in life (2 ×5 = 10 marks)