Rccg Teachers Sunday School Manual June 15, 2025 Lesson 42 : Title - Capacity Building

Rccg Teachers Sunday School Manual June 15, 2025 Lesson 42 : Title - Capacity Building 

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, please teach me how to build my capacity in Jesus' name.

MEMORY VERSE: "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost". – Jude 1:20

 

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1Samuel 22:1-2

[1] David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. 

[2] And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, gathered themselves unto him; and he became a captain over them: and there were with him about four hundred men.

INTRODUCTION

Capacity is defined as an individual's mental ability, physical ability, or power to produce, perform, or deploy. It simply means the maximum amount Something can contain or produce. Capacity-building is the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations and Communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast- changing world. It can also be personal development, which means to up-skill and improve oneself. It denotes a Conscious and deliberate improvement of one's actions. The Bible admonishes us to grow our capacity spiritually (1 Peter 2:2) mentally (Hebrews 5:13-14) and in all spheres of life.

TEXT REVIEW: 1Samuel 22:1-2

• David after developing and establishing himself as a great man of valor and warrior, escaped from the pursuit of Saul the king who had sworn to kill him. When he came to the Cave-Adullam, his capacity and success records drew men who wore at their 'lowest' (and needed to be reshaped and sharpened) unto him................. v1a.

• This passage records that:

1. When his brethren.............. v1b.

2. The men that came to him included those in............ v2a.

3. David became............... v2b.

4. There were............. v2c.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES 

2. SOME AREAS TO BUILD CAPACITY 

BIBLICAL EXAMPLES 

There are so many instances in the Bible of people who built their capacity and achieved great success or influence in life. Here are some of them and what they did:

• David: He built his capacity from being the little shepherd boy in the desert to a giant slayer and also built great warriors (2Samuel 23:8-12).

• Jephthah: He had a very discouraging beginning being an outcast. He developed himself to become a warrior and the ruler of his people (Judges 11:1-11). 

• Stephen: He distinguished himself from every other qualified individual in his days to serve in a leadership capacity (Acts 6:1-8). 

• Deborah: In her days, became a mother in Israel, a prophetess, judge, and went with Barak tonwar (Judges 4:4, 8-9).

• Peter: He was initially timid but he became bold and was the leader of the Apostles (Acts 4:13). Also, he moved from being a fisherman to a fisher of men (Luke 5:1-11).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1 

The class should discuss contemporary people known to have built their capacity in different areas of human endeavor.

SOME AREAS TO BUILD CAPACITY

Broadly speaking, we are to build capacity in every aspect of human life because it helps us to be very best we can be. Specifically we are to build capacity in this underlisted areas: 

Knowledge-Base: Knowledge is a vital key to success in any field. Learning is a productive way to build capacity in your field. Study the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15) and learn from people who have developed capacity. Start by reading one book concerning your desired destination every month.

Mind: The mind is popularly known as the nation of images. You can only go as far asyour mind can see. (Numbers 13:30-33). Invest in capacity development with your tine, money, and other resources. You can use the internet to your advantage.

Character: Your attitude is a very potent weapon that can disarm the enemy. and at the same time, your character can be the weapon formed against you (Proverbs 11:3). Be teachable to build capacity. No man is an island (James 1:19).

Time Management: Time is a fragment of destiny, which must be handled with all seriousness, and all productivity. Learn how to utilize time productively for your advancement in career and ministry (Ecclesiastes 3:1; 8:5b).

Finance: The mandate to reach the world has been given to all believers; you need to be intentional about wealth creation. You may never accomplish much if you neglect the potency financial capacity (Zechariah 1:17).

Pravers: Your prayer capacity must be built. The power of prayer is in its consistency Luke 18:1). Be regular in your prayers, because the more unswerving you are, the more capacity you receive to pray. Be deliberate with your prayer life and fast at least once in a week (Mark 9:29).

Gift: Every man has a deposit of God's grace which must be increased (Matthew 25:14-27). Joseph started by dreaming then to interpreting dreams and then implementing the interpretation.

Association: Surround yourself with like minds and people who have an interest in your growth (Proverbs 13:20; 20:18). Map out an action plan and create an accountability system.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2 

Are there other areas that believers need to build their capacity? Discuss.

CONCLUSION

Capacity development brings you out of your comfort zone and stretches you. It however prepares you for opportunities and leads to promotion. Pursue capacity development (Proverbs 14:4).

CLOSING PRAYER 

Father, please help to build my capacity for success and greatness in Jesus' name.

ASSIGNMENT 

From Acts 6:1-8. Identify five things that qualified Stephen to be ordained as one of the Deacons (2×5=10 Marks).