RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 12 JANUARY 2025
LESSON TWENTY (20)
TOPIC: CAPACITY BUILDING
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 6⁶
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 give me the grace to build my capacity to the maximum in Jesus’ name.
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give me the grace to build my capacity to the maximum in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE PASSAGE:.1 Samuel 22:1-2
[1]David therefore departed from there and escaped to the cave of Adullam. So when his brothers and all his father’s house heard it, they went down there to him.
[2]And everyone who was in distress, everyone who was in debt, and everyone who was discontented gathered to him. So he became captain over them. And there were about four hundred men with him.
MEMORY VERSE: “But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.” Jude 1:20 (NKJV).
INTRODUCTION: Capacity is defined as an individual’s mental ability, physical ability, or power to produce, perform, or deploy. It simply means the maximum amount something can contain or produce. Capacity-building is the process of developing and strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes, and resources that organizations and communities need to survive, adapt, and thrive in a fast-changing world. It can also be personal development, which means to up-skill and improve oneself. It denotes a conscious and deliberate improvement of one’s actions. The Bible admonishes us to grow our capacity spiritually (1 Peter 2:2) mentally (Hebrews 5:13-14) and in all spheres of life.
LESSON AIM: To understand what it means to build one’s capacity.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Explain what it means to build their capacity. b. Find examples of those who built their capacities in the Bible.
c. Discover areas where they need to build their capacity.
TEXT REVIEW: 1 Samuel 22:1-2.
A. When David escaped from King Saul to the cave of Adullam, his brothers and his father’s house went there to meet him.
B. List the other three categories of people who went there to join him in verse 2.
i. ………………………………………………….
ii. …………………………………………………
iii. ……………………..………………………..
C. How did David enlarge his capacity in verse 2B of the above passage?
……………………………………………………………………….
OUTLINES:
1. Biblical Examples
2. Some Areas To Build Capacity
1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES
I. The teacher should allow students to mention examples of those who built their capacities in the Bible. Thereafter, the teacher should give the examples below:
a. David built his capacity from being the little shepherd boy in the desert to a giant slayer and also built great warriors (2 Samuel 23:8-12).
b. Jephthah had a very discouraging beginning being an outcast. He developed himself to become a warrior and the ruler of his people (Judges 11:1-11).
c. Stephen distinguished himself from every other qualified individual in his days to serve in a leadership capacity (Acts 6:1-8).
d. Deborah, in her days, became a mother in Israel, a prophetess, judge, and went with Barak to war (Judges 4:4, 8-9).
e. Peter was initially timid but he became bold and was the leader of the Apostles (Acts 4:13). Also, he moved from being a fisherman to a fisher of men (Luke 5:1-11).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Mention someone known to you who took advantage of his hard times to build his/her capacity.
2. SOME AREAS TO BUILD CAPACITY
I. The class should discuss what area(s) one can develop one’s capacity.
II. The teacher should then discuss the following points. We should all develop our capacities in the following areas;
a. Knowledge-Base: Knowledge is a vital key to success in any field. Learning is a productive way to build capacity in your field. Study the word of God (2 Timothy 2:15) and learn from people who have developed capacity. Start by reading one book concerning your desired destination every month.
b. Mind: The mind is popularly known as the nation of images. You can only go as far as your mind can see. (Numbers 13:30-33). Invest in capacity development with your time, money, and other resources. You can use the internet to your advantage.
c. Character: Your attitude is a very potent weapon that can disarm the enemy, and at the same time, your character can be the weapon formed against you (Proverbs 11:3). Be teachable to build capacity. No man is an Island (James 1:19).
d. Time Management: Time is a fragment of destiny, which must be handled with all seriousness, and all productivity. Learn how to utilize time productively for your advancement in career and ministry (Ecclesiastes 3:1; 8:5b).
e. Finance: The mandate to reach the world has been given to all believers; you need to be intentional about wealth creation. You may never accomplish much if you neglect the potency of financial capacity (Zechariah 1:17).
f. Prayers: Your prayer capacity must be built. The power of prayer is in its consistency (Luke 18:1). Be regular in your prayers, because the more unswerving you are, the more capacity you receive to pray. Be deliberate with your prayer life and fast at least once a week (Mark 9:29).
g. Gift: Every man has a deposit of God’s grace which must be increased (Matthew 25:14-27). Joseph started by dreaming then to interpreting dreams and then implementing the interpretation.
h. Association: Surround yourself with like minds and people who have an interest in your growth (Proverbs 13:20; 20:18). Map out an action plan and create an accountability system.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What efforts are you making to build your capacity in the areas listed above? Discuss with the class.
CONCLUSION: Capacity development brings you out of your comfort zone and stretches you. It however prepares you for opportunities and leads to promotion. Pursue capacity development (Proverbs 14:4).
EVALUATION: Identify five areas to build capacity.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I declare that I will maximise my potential in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: From Acts 6:1-8, Identify five (5) things that qualified Stephen to be ordained as one of the Deacons (2X5=10 Marks).
