RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 8 JUNE 2025

LESSON FOURTY ONE (41)

TOPIC: KINGDOM INFLUENCERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 23:49-53

[49]But all His acquaintances, and the women who followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things. Jesus Buried in Joseph’s Tomb

[50]Now behold, there was a man named Joseph, a council member, a good and just man.

[51]He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.

[52]This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

[53]Then he took it down, wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock, where no one had ever lain before.

MEMORY VERSE: “At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.”Acts 9:36 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: Kingdom influencers are believers who impact the world through their ministries and in marketplaces like the media, politics, hospitality, fashion, marketing, music, education, and technology; by sharing their faith, substance, and expertise to enlarge God’s kingdom here on earth. God needs His children to be Kingdom influencers who will take over the spheres of influence here on earth for the excellent execution of His agenda. Are you willing to partner with God on this mission?

OUTLINES:

1. Attributes Of Kingdom Influencers

2. Becoming A Kingdom Influencer

1. ATTRIBUTES OF KINGDOM INFLUENCERS

Kingdom Influencers, being believers in Christ, contribute significantly to the economy and social well-being of their societies through their chosen careers, vocations, or divine calling (Acts 16:14-15, 40). They are full of good works and positively showcase the grace of God to the people around them (Acts 9:36-40; Luke 23:50-51). They are believers who have a good mastery of their respective industries and thus use a combination of faith and competence to influence happenings around them (Exodus 31:2-6). They are core professionals who strategically promote Jesus along with their trade e.g. football stars, athletes, scientists, etc, and give the credit for their achievements to God. Kingdom Influencers have specialised knowledge and authority in a specific subject and as such are irresistible forces in their domain (Judges 4:4-5; 2 Samuel 23:9-10).

As ambassadors of Christ, they deliberately dominate and make God known anywhere they find themselves (2 Corinthians 5:20).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should cite examples of contemporary believers for each point above.

2. BECOMING A KINGDOM INFLUENCER

God has called us to influence our world positively. Therefore, a kingdom influencer must have confessed his/her sins to God, accepted Jesus as his/her personal Saviour and Lord (Romans 10:9), and be ready to always share the good news about Him (Romans 1:16). Being filled with the Holy Spirit – the Master Strategist – cannot be over-emphasised (Ephesians 5:18).

To be Kingdom influencers indeed, we have to develop a large heart: friendly and accommodating (Proverbs 18:24). We also need to get ready to work hard, work smart, work tenaciously and aim at becoming known authorities or experts within our fields of endeavours (1 Kings 7:13-14). As Christians, we must establish a strong voice in our positions like the three Hebrew men (Daniel 3:16-19, 28-29). We must always be Game Changers in our spheres of influence (1 Samuel 17:32). Kingdom influencers have to be good stewards with accountability in mind (Luke 19:16-17).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What capacity do you have or are developing to become a kingdom influencer?

CONCLUSION: Everyone has influence. God expects us to be good stewards of that influence for His kingdom’s sake.

QUESTIONS:

* Mention four attributes of Kingdom influencers.

* Identify five things to do to become a kingdom influencer.

FURTHER READING: SUN: 1Kgs.7:13-14. MON: Dan.3:16-19. TUE: Gal.2:11-14. WED: Jug.4:4-5. THUR: 2Sam.23:9-10. FRI: Lk.19:16-17. SAT: Ex.31:2-6.

QUESTION: Mention four attributes of Kingdom influencers.

ASSIGNMENT: State five (5) things you will do (are doing) to influence your immediate community for Christ (2X5=10 Marks).