Rccg Sunday School Manual For April 19, 2026: Lesson 33 : Title - Sustaining The Chase

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL – TEACHER’S MANUAL

LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)

DATE: Sunday, April 19th, 2026

TOPIC: Sustaining the Chase

OPENING PRAYER

Father, please help me preserve the joy, love, and happiness in my marriage, in Jesus’ name.

MEMORY VERSE

“Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth: for thy love is better than wine.”

— Song of Solomon 1:2

BIBLE PASSAGE

Song of Solomon 1:13–17

My beloved is unto me like a bundle of myrrh; he shall lie all night between my breasts.

My beloved is unto me like a cluster of camphire in the vineyards of Engedi.

Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; thou hast dove’s eyes.

Behold, thou art fair, my beloved, yes, pleasant: also our bed is green.

The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.

INTRODUCTION

Just as romantic pursuit begins when two individuals fall in love, a successful marriage requires couples to continually sustain that pursuit by maintaining the excitement, passion, and commitment that existed at the beginning of their relationship.

It is easy for couples to become overwhelmed with daily responsibilities and routines. However, maintaining a healthy marriage requires intentional effort and conscious decisions to keep the relationship vibrant.

This lesson examines the behaviours that destroy the excitement in marriage and also highlights practical ways couples can keep the love and excitement alive.

TEXT REVIEW: SONG OF SOLOMON 1:13–17

In this passage, King Solomon expresses deep admiration and appreciation for his beloved, comparing her with beautiful and precious things around him.

Identify three statements from the passage that reflect his strong affection:

i. __________________________

ii. _________________________

iii. ________________________

LESSON OUTLINES

Ways Couples Kill the Chase

Keeping the Spark Alive

1. WAYS COUPLES KILL THE CHASE

Husband’s Role

Some men drastically change after marriage, moving from being caring and romantic to becoming insensitive and domineering.

They prioritise making money over spending quality time with their wives (Song of Solomon 5:6; 3:1).

They leave most household responsibilities entirely to the wife.

They fail to appreciate the wife’s efforts in maintaining the home (1 Timothy 5:8).

They stop expressing affection and no longer use encouraging words or their spouse’s love language.

Some allow pride to prevent them from apologising when they are wrong (1 Peter 3:7).

Wife’s Role

Some women appear admirable during courtship but begin trying to change their husbands after marriage (Proverbs 21:19; 14:1).

Constant nagging and criticism (Proverbs 21:19; 27:15).

Significant reduction in physical intimacy (Song of Solomon 1:2).

Lack of appreciation for the husband’s efforts (Proverbs 19:13b).

Neglecting personal appearance and attractiveness (Proverbs 5:19).

Being disrespectful or unsupportive toward their husbands (Proverbs 12:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1

Are there warning signs during courtship that may indicate the behaviours partners might later display in marriage?

2. KEEPING THE SPARK ALIVE

Marriage is a two-way relationship that requires mutual effort. Both partners must be intentional about maintaining love and excitement in the relationship.

Here are practical ways to keep the spark alive:

Communicate Effectively

Share your feelings, needs, and thoughts respectfully. Be a good listener and ensure mutual understanding (Proverbs 15:23; 25:11–12).

Initiate Intimacy

Physical and emotional intimacy help strengthen trust and honesty. Simple gestures like hugging, kissing, holding hands, and sharing personal thoughts help strengthen the bond (Song of Solomon 1:2; Proverbs 5:19).

Show Appreciation

Express gratitude regularly. Appreciation strengthens relationships and helps couples navigate difficult moments (Hebrews 10:24).

Allow Personal Space When Necessary

Short moments apart can help refresh the relationship and rekindle affection.

Be Adventurous Together

Create new memories through trips, hobbies, vacations, or fun activities together (Genesis 26:8; Song of Solomon 2:14).

Impress Each Other

Remember the things you did at the beginning of your relationship that attracted your spouse. Continue to make efforts that please your partner (Song of Solomon 4:10–11).

Reduce Phone Distractions

Give your partner full attention when spending time together.

Laugh Together Often

Shared laughter strengthens emotional connection (Proverbs 17:22).

Plan Surprise Dates

Occasionally surprise your spouse and change locations to keep experiences fresh.

Remain Committed

Set shared goals, overcome challenges together, and build a common vision for your marriage (Amos 3:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2

How can someone apply the above principles when their spouse is often unavailable?

CONCLUSION

Always remember that positive change in marriage begins with you.

CLOSING PRAYER

Father, I thank You because as I apply the lessons I have learned today, my marriage will experience renewed excitement, passion, and commitment in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT

Mention five (5) things couples can do to keep the spark alive in their marriage.

(2 × 5 = 10 Marks)