RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 4 FEBRUARY 2024 (LESSON 23)
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 4 FEBRUARY 2024 (LESSON 23)
TOPIC: SPIRITUAL
MATURITY
BIBLE
PASSAGE: Hebrews 5:12-14
12 For when
for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again
which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as
have need of milk, and not of strong meat.
13 For
every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is
a babe.
14 But
strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of
use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
MEMORY
VERSE: 1 Corinthians 3:3
For ye are yet carnal: for
whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions. are ye not
carnal. and walk as men?
INTRODUCTION
Spiritual maturity is consciously
leaving the longings for continuous “milk and baby steps” and growing to be
like Christ.
This involves feeding on “strong
meats” and living for Christ alone.
Every believer is expected to grow up
to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13).
OUTLINES:
- SIGNS OF SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY
- JOURNEY TO SPIRITUAL
1. SIGNS OF
SPIRITUAL IMMATURITY
The following are some of the signs
that a believer in Christ is not growing in the faith as expected by God:
1. Selfishness – Like babies, such a
believer cares about him/herself alone ( 2 Timothy 3.2, Philippians 2.21)
2. Gifted but lacking the
corresponding fruit of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:7).
3. Quick to speak. Slow to hear
(Proverbs 12:18; James 1:19).
4. Given to complaining and murmuring
at all times (1 Corinthians 10:10).
5. Quick at judging others and
justlrying him/herself (John 8:7; Matthew 7:1).
6. Inability to endure sound doctrines
(2 Timothy 4:3): loves to be pampered and listens to only what is soothing.
7. Controlled by
sights/emotions/feelings (2 Corinthians 4:18)
8. Engaging in envy, strife, heated
arguments, and disagreements (James 3:14-16).
9. Gets upset over petty things
(Proverbs 19:1).
10. Flowing with the world (1 John
2:15-17).
CLASS
ACTIVITY 1
Students should discuss how they can
know a believer is mature spiritually.
2. JOURNEY TO
SPIRITUAL MATURITY
The journey to spiritual maturity
begins with a deliberate walk with the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:4, 14).
It is about feeding intensely on the
word of God (Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15), and doing what the word says (James
1:25).
Also, there must be visible
manifestations of the fruit of the Spirit (Galatlans 5:1-14)
Spiritual maturity also entails:
Forgiving and growing to forget
(Colossians 3:13).
Taking to corrections and heeding
instructions (Proverbs 1:8; 4:13).
Managing our emotions and living
beyond our feelings (Proverbs 16:32).
Having integrity and not going with
the ‘current’ of the world (Job 27:5; Proverbs 20:7).
Doing away with strife (Proverbs
20:3);
Being humble (Proverbs 22:4; James
4:6),
Putting on the righteousness of Christ
to produce pure fruits always (Ephesians 4:24).
CLASS
ACTIVITY 2:
Students should share how higher
dimensions in their walk with God began.
CONCLUSION:
RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 4 February 2024
Although spiritual maturity is a
journey, we must never remain on the same level; we must make noticeable
progress in our Christian walk.
QUESTION
- Mention three signs of spiritual immaturity.
- How can believers become spiritually mature?
ASSIGNMENT:
RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 4 February 2024
Write out five names of Christians
around you who exhibit spiritual maturity (No mark)
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