RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 13 APRIL 2025

LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)
TOPIC: MANAGING SUCCESS
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 open my eyes to the provisions You have made for me in Christ Jesus.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 45:1-5 NKJV
[1] Then Joseph could not restrain himself before all those who stood by him, and he cried out, “Make everyone go out from me!” So no one stood with him while Joseph made himself known to his brothers.
[2] And he wept aloud, and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard it.
[3] Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am Joseph; does my father still live?” But his brothers could not answer him, for they were dismayed in his presence.
[4] And Joseph said to his brothers, “Please come near to me.” So they came near. Then he said: “I am Joseph your brother, whom you sold into Egypt.
[5] But now, do not therefore be grieved or angry with yourselves because you sold me here; for God sent me before you to preserve life.
MEMORY VERSE: “But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the LORD his God by entering the temple of the LORD to burn incense on the altar of incense.” 2 Chronicles 26:16 (NKJV).
INTRODUCTION: Some people live moderately when they have “no money.” They possess an enviable status until success comes but find it difficult to manage it. Hence, it is necessary to prepare for how to manage the success you so desire even before it comes. Success is the accomplishment of a goal. To manage success is to maximise and maintain your accomplishment such that it does not overwhelm you, or disrupt your relationship with God and people. Only God makes an individual have good success. Joseph’s life is an illustration that success is best handled when it is used for the benefit of people.
OUTLINES:
1. Attitude For Sustainable Success
2. Tips To Managing Success
1. ATTITUDE FOR SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
Some people allow success to dictate their lives, but when success is well-managed, it breeds another success. Here are some approaches to managing success:
Humility in the face of success is required (Proverbs 11:2; 27:2). Do not be like King Uzziah who lifted his heart to his destruction after God made him strong (2 Chronicles 26:16).
Gratitude is a fundamental attitude to maintaining success (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Recognise that your success is not solely your doing but also a result of God’s blessings and the support of your team. Show gratitude to God and your teammates (James 1:17; Romans 16:3-4).
Bless people around you with your resources and advance God’s kingdom (Luke 12:16-20; Proverbs 22:9).
Avoid greed if you want to manage your God-given wealth (1 Timothy 6:10).
Live righteously to avoid distraction from your relationship with God and your commitment to a God-honouring life (Matthew 6:33).
Recognize that you are accountable to God for how you use your success and resources (Matthew 25:14-30).
Maintain integrity and ethical conduct (Proverbs 10:9). Success should not be achieved through dishonest or unethical means. Maintaining your integrity is crucial.
Become an expert in your chosen field, prayerfully get a good mentor for yourself and set new goals.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Have you ever regretted mismanaging your resources? Share your experience
2. TIPS TO MANAGING SUCCESS
Success is beautiful, it has many friends but it has to be controlled. There are certain tips every successful person must understand. These include:
1. Success is relative to who defines it. Your success should be relative to how it benefits other people (Acts 9:36-39, 10:38).
2. Understand that there is good and bad success (Joshua 1:8; Exodus 5:2).
3. Your success is the outcome of the collaborative efforts of God, you and several people, known and unknown to you (1 Samuel 30:20-24). There is no self-made man (1 Corinthians 4:7).
4. Your ultimate success may be the beginning of another person’s journey to success (1 Samuel 16:1, 13-14).
5. There is no permanent success. You need to maintain your relationship with God (2 Chronicles 26:16; 35:21-23), work hard (Philippians 3:13-14) and have a productive team (Nehemiah 3:13-15).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How do you view some people who show off their wealth?
CONCLUSION: The Bible teaches that success is a gift from God and should be managed with humility and gratitude.
QUESTIONS:
* Mention two lessons believers can learn from the success of Joseph.
* Mention three ways not to handle success.
FURTHER READING: SUN: Luke 12:16-21; MON: Gen.24:12; TUE: Matt.6:31-33; WED: Psalm 20:7; THUR: Luke 15:11-14; FRI: Psalm 75:5-7; SAT: Gen.12:2-3.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) Bible characters who honoured God with their success (2X5=10 Marks).