Rccg Sunday School Manual For March 22, 2026 Lesson 29: Title - Men Of Issachar

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL

Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026

Lesson: Twenty-Nine (29)

Topic: Men of Issachar

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,

Manifests Himself in thee.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

This testimony is sure:

That God, the Father Almighty,

Has poured His blessing on thee.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

Whether the sun shines bright,

Or clouds grow dark with heavy rain,

I will 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 blessed?

OPENING PRAYER

Father, teach me to walk wisely and carefully in Jesus’ name.

MEMORY VERSE

“And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.”

— 1 Chronicles 12:32

BIBLE PASSAGE

Daniel 2:20–23

Daniel answered and said: Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.

He changes times and seasons; He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding.

He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

I thank and praise You, O God of my fathers, because You have given me wisdom and strength and have made known to me what we asked of You, for You have revealed the king’s matter to us.

INTRODUCTION

Issachar was the fifth son of Jacob and Leah, and the ninth son of Jacob overall (Genesis 30:17–18). He had four sons (Genesis 46:13) and moved with his father to Egypt, where he later died and was buried.

His descendants later became one of the twelve tribes of Israel. By the end of Israel’s wilderness journey, the tribe had grown to about 64,300 fighting men (Numbers 26:23–25).

However, what made the tribe of Issachar outstanding was their wisdom. By the time of King David, they were known as men who understood the times and knew the appropriate actions Israel should take (1 Chronicles 7:1–5; 12:32). Their ability to discern the seasons and respond wisely made them valuable advisers and leaders.

TEXT REVIEW: Daniel 2:20–23

In this passage, Daniel praised God for His wisdom, power, and control over times and seasons.

Daniel declared that God’s name is worthy of praise forever because wisdom and power belong to Him (v20).

God changes times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes rulers (v21a).

He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding (v21b).

God reveals deep and hidden things and knows what is hidden in darkness (v22).

Daniel thanked and praised God for revealing the king’s secret and granting wisdom (v23).

LESSON OUTLINES

LESSON OUTLINE 1: Understanding Times and Seasons

A. The Bible teaches that:

Life operates in different seasons and periods (Genesis 8:22; Ecclesiastes 3:1–8).

God controls times and seasons, and He can change them according to His will (Daniel 2:21).

B. To properly navigate times and seasons:

God gives wisdom to those who seek Him and understanding to those who are discerning (Daniel 2:21).

He reveals hidden and secret things to His children (Deuteronomy 29:29; Daniel 2:22).

The men of Issachar understood their times and knew what Israel should do. This level of discernment comes from spiritual maturity (Hebrews 5:14).

C. Understanding the times also means:

Being aware of the present realities and situations around us (Romans 13:11).

Recognizing cultural, political, social, and spiritual trends (Daniel 2:27–28).

Identifying opportunities and challenges in the world today (1 Timothy 4:1–3).

Class Activity 1:

Discuss with the class: Do you have additional insights about what it means to “understand the times”?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: Knowing What To Do

The men of Issachar not only understood the times but also knew the appropriate actions to take.

Knowing what to do means being strategic, visionary, skillful, and guided by wisdom.

It also involves the ability to:

Make informed decisions

This may include pursuing education, attending conferences, learning new skills, or acquiring knowledge that will improve your life and service to God (Genesis 26:1–3).

Respond wisely to challenges and opportunities

Just as Isaac prospered during famine and Joseph protected Jesus by fleeing to Egypt (Genesis 26:12–22; Matthew 2:13–14; John 2:3–5).

Live wisely and authentically

Believers should live lives that positively influence others for Christ (1 Peter 3:10–11).

Prioritise kingdom matters

Seek God’s kingdom first in everything you do (Matthew 6:33).

Fulfil your God-given purpose

Discover and pursue the calling God has placed upon your life (John 18:37).

Class Activity 2:

Share a time when you faced a situation and clearly knew what action to take.

CONCLUSION

The men of Issachar were respected advisers in Israel because they understood the times and knew what actions to take. Their wisdom influenced both political and spiritual decisions.

Believers today can also develop this kind of wisdom through God’s Word, prayer, and spiritual maturity.

EVALUATION

Mention three things that “knowing what to do” can mean in practical life.

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, help me to understand the times and seasons and give me the wisdom to know what to do in every situation, in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT

To become like the men of Issachar, mention five things believers should do to develop the ability to understand the times and know what to do.

(2 marks each × 5 = 10 marks)