Rccg Sunday School Teachers Manual For November 2, 2025 : Title - Prophecy

Rccg Sunday School Teachers Manual For November 2, 2025 : Title - Prophecy 

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER'S MANUAL

SUNDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER, 2025

LESSON NINE (09)

TOPIC: PROPHECY 

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 understand the place and purpose of prophecy.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

[1]Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.

[2]For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men but to God, for no one understands him; however, in the spirit he speaks mysteries.

[3]But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

[4]He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.

[5]I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification. Tongues Must Be Interpreted.

MEMORY VERSE: "Pursue love, and desire spir-itual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy." 1 Corinthians 14:1 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: Prophecy is a spiritual gift and ministry through which God communicates His mind and will to His people. It can come in di-verse forms to meet the specific needs of individ-uals and the church. Prophecy is a vital aspect of Christian living that enables believers to receive guidance, encouragement and edification.

LESSON AIM: To teach the usefulness of prophecy to Christians.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this study, students are expected to:

a. Understand the dimensions of prophecy.

b. Identify the benefits of prophecy.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5.

A. The apostle Paul admonishes the Corinthian church in the above scripture concerning speak-ing in tongues and prophesying. Kindly identify three (3) differences between speaking tongues and prophesying.

i. ..........................

ii. ..........................

iii. ..........................

LESSON OUTLINE1: UNDERSTAND PROPHECY

A. Here are some basic facts about prophecy:

1. Prophecy is the act of speaking God's words under divine inspiration (Job 32:8).

2. It serves as a channel through which God's truth, plans, and purposes are revealed (Numbers 12:6).

3. Prophecy is not rooted in human imagination but in God's authority and wisdom (1 Corinthians 14:3).

4. In Ezekiel 37:1-14, the prophet was instructed by God to speak life to dry bones, demonstrating the transformative power of prophecy.

5. Prophecy is inspired by God and directed to-ward His purposes (2 Peter 1:21).

6. Revelation 19:10 highlights that "the testi-mony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy," indicat-ing that prophecy ultimately points to Christ and His will.

B. Prophecy manifests in different forms, depend-ing on God's intention for the message. For instance:

1. Foretelling: Predicting future events as

revealed by God. Examples include prophecies about the Messiah and end-time events (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 24).

2. Forthtelling: Comforting a specific audience through the written word of God (Nehemiah 8:8-10). Addressing a current situation and proffering solution (2 Kings 4:1-7; 2 Kings 6:25; 7:1).

   Forthtelling can also serve as a correction.

3. Discernment: Providing insight into hidden truths or circumstances, often to bring clarity (2 Kings 5:20-26; Acts 16:16-19).

C. Believers should note that not all prophecies are from God, which makes it vital to evaluate ev-ery prophetic word with Scriptures and godly principles (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21; Deuteronomy 18:20-22).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Have you ever believed or questioned any prophecy? How did you establish its authenticity or otherwise?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE BENEFITS

Prophecy serves several key purposes that help to strengthen the church and contribute to its growth:

1. Edification: Prophecy builds up the body of Christ, fostering spiritual growth and unity (1 Corinthians 14:3-4).

2. Exhortation: Prophecy encourages and chal-lenges believers, motivating them to stay faithful

and pursue righteousness (1 Corinthians 14:3; Isaiah 40:2).

3. Comfort: Prophecy provides reassurance and peace in times of distress, reminding believers God's faithfulness and love (1 Corinthians 14:3; 1 Kings 17:13-16).

4. Guidance: Through prophecy, God offers direc-tion and wisdom for decision-making, helping His people align with His will (2 Kings 6:8-12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What can you say about commercial prophets?

CONCLUSION: The prophetic ministry is important for the edification of the body of Christ.

EVALUATION: Distinguish between foretelling and forthtelling.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let Your church enjoy all the benefits of prophecy in Jesus' name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five benefits of

prophecy to an individual (2x5=10 Marks). You