RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 1 SEPTEMBER 2024

LESSON ONE (01)
TOPIC: RUACH ELOHIM

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?

MEMORY VERSE: “The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters”. Genesis 1:2 (NKJV)

OPENING PRAYER: Father, give me a deeper understanding of your spirit.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Exodus 31:1-5 NKJV
[1] Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:
[2] “See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah.
[3] And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,
[4] to design artistic works, to work in gold, in silver, in bronze,
[5] in cutting jewels for setting, in carving wood, and to work in all manner of workmanship..

INTRODUCTION: God is a Spirit (John 4:24) and he operates through His Spirit (Genesis 1-2). The word Spirit in Hebrew tongue is “Ruach” while God is “Elohiym”. The Spirit of God is linked with creation (Psalm 104:30). At Jesus’ baptism, the Spirit of God descended as a dove upon Him (Matthew 3:16). He is active in the work of redemption, restoration and deliverance of God’s people (Isaiah 32:14-17). This lesson shall examine how the Spirit empowers and His divine nature.

TEXT REVIEW: EXODUS 31:1-5
A. God told Moses that He has called Bezaleel …………………..vs1-2.

B. God filled Bezaleel with His Spirit in:
i. Wisdom
ii. …………………………..
iii. …………………………
iv. ……………………….. V3.

C. The purpose of filling Bezaleel with the Spirit of God is:
i. ……………………………. V4a.
ii. ……………………………. V4b.
iii. ……………………………. V4c.
iv. ……………………………. V4d.
v. ……………………………. V5a.
vi. ……………………………. V5b.
vii. ……………………………. V5c.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF HIS EMPOWERMENT
2. HIS DIVINE NATURE

1. BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF HIS EMPOWERMENT
A. The Spirit of God is not only known for His creative ability, He is also an empowering Spirit (Joel 2:28-29).

B. He is called different names in the Holy Scriptures such as:
i. The Holy Spirit/Ghost (Acts 1:8).
ii. Spirit of holiness (Romans 1:4).
iii. The Anointing (1 John 2:27).

C. There are several instances in the Bible where certain individuals were empowered by the Spirit of God. These include:
i. Joseph: He was empowered with creative leadership and and problem solving skills as well as the gift of administration by the Spirit of God (Genesis 41:37-41).

ii. Bezaleel: The Spirit of God equipped him with wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and all manner of skills (Exodus 31:3-5).

iii. Ezekiel: He was moved by the Spirit of God to see the invisible (what natural eyes cannot see) Ezekiel 11:24; 37:1; 43:5.

iv. Peter: On receiving the baptism of the Spirit of God, He preached a single message and 3,000 souls were saved and added to the church (Acts 2:41).

v. Paul: He preached the gospel with mighty signs and wonder, by the power of this Spirit of God (Romans 15: 19).

vi. Philip: He was supernaturally transported to Azotus by the Spirit of the Lord after he ministered to the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:39-40).

vii. The Spirit of God also helped Othniel to prevail against the Mesopotamian king, Cushan-Rishathaim (Judges 3:10); Gideon to defeat the Midianites with 300 men (Judges 7:7); Jephthat to overthrow the Ammonites (Judges 11:29, 32); and Samson to deal with the Philistines (Judges 15:14-15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should carefully consider the dynamic ways the Holy Spirit has worked through various people in the scriptures and each student should eulogise Him in a word.

2. HIS DIVINE NATURE
There are certain attributes accorded the Spirit of God. These include:
i. Creativity – the creative ability of God is released to people through His Spirit (Exodus 35:30-35).

ii. Inspiration – The Spirit inspires and gives people understanding (Job 32:8; Daniel 4:8-9).

iii. Authority – He is in total control of all situations (Ezekiel 37:14) and acts as a defence for the elect (Isaiah 59:19).

iv. Omniscience – He is all-knowing and possesses all secrets (Psalm 139:7).

v. Omnipotence – He is all powerful and can facilitate what human power could not (Zechariah 4:6).

vi. The Spirit of God possesses emotion and can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30).

vii. It is however dangerous to be a victim of his anger (Isaiah 63:10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Student should mention other attributes of the Holy Spirit known to them.

CONCLUSION: There is no limit to what the Spirit of can do. Allow Him to take full control of your life.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to walk in the fullness Your Spirit in the mighty name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention 10 things you can achieve through the Spirit of God