RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL LESSON: THIRTY-TWO (32) DATE: SUNDAY APRIL 12TH 2026

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL

LESSON: THIRTY-TWO (32)

DATE: SUNDAY APRIL 12TH 2026

TOPIC: LIVE HEALTHY

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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?

MEMORY VERSE: “For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.”
— 1 Timothy 4:8

BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 1:12–15.

1. Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

2. Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

3. So he consented to them in this thing, and proved them ten days.

4. And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.

INTRODUCTION

While it is good to pay serious attention to critical aspects of our lives like career, ministry, family, and fellowship with God, we should not neglect our health (Acts 27:34; 1 Timothy 5:23). Without knowing it, we put our health at risk, which results in health problems that could range from minor to chronic.

LESSON OUTLINE
1. THE IMPORTANCE
2. THE TIPS

THE IMPORTANCE

In as much as God created us as spirit beings after His image (Genesis 1:26–27), He also gave us material bodies (Genesis 2:7) and He is concerned about our physical health (Jeremiah 30:17). Therefore, our responsibility and our offering of gratitude to God (Romans 12:1) is to preserve our health because our bodies are God’s temple (1 Corinthians 6:19), and the containers that enable us to exist and interact with the physical world without which we would be unable to fulfill God’s purpose (Genesis 1:28; 2:7).
It is important to take care of our bodies because:

1. Good health is God’s will for us (Jeremiah 30:17).
2. It is impossible to serve God without good health (Mark 5:18–20).
3. Good health brings glory to God (Acts 3:8–10).
4. It increases our productivity in every aspect of our lives (Proverbs 31:17).
5. Living healthy increases our self-worth (Daniel 1:12–15).
6. It is less expensive than ill-health (Mark 5:25–26).
7. We need to fulfil our purpose in life (Philippians 2:25–28).

THE TIPS

First and foremost, we need to involve God in our desire to be healthy. God will ensure that we are healthy when we obey/fear Him and depart from evil (Proverbs 4:20–22; Proverbs 3:7–8).
8). It is important to renew our minds because negative thoughts and mind-sets can be detrimental to our health (Romans 12:2).
Practically, we must minimise the intake of sugar and processed food. Eat more of whole grains, fruits and vegetables (Genesis 1:29; Daniel 1:8, 12–15). Always drink water, and take lots of it, especially during the day. Engage in regular exercise to aid blood circulation in the body (1 Timothy 4:8a). We must ensure that we walk more than sit in one position for long periods at a stretch as this is detrimental to our health. Spend time outdoors and reduce screen time to prevent eye problems and brain malfunction. Be mindful of what you consume (Proverbs 23:1–3, 20–21; 1 Corinthians 10:31). Steer clear of alcoholic/strong drinks; it damages the organs and the image of the victims (Proverbs 20:1; 31:6).

CONCLUSION

What we eat or drink is our first medicine. Take good care of yourself.

QUESTIONS

1. Why is it important to live healthy?
2. Identify four tips for living healthy.