RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR 3RD OF MARCH, 2024: KINGDOM INFLUENCERS

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 3RD OF MARCH, 2024
LESSON TWENTY SEVEN (27)
TOPIC: KINGDOM INFLUENCERS

 

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 23:49-53.
[49]And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.
[50]And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:
[51](The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
[52]This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
[53]And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.

MEMORY VERSE: And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their substance. Luke 8:3.

INTRODUCTION: Kingdom influencers are believers who impact the world through their ministries and in the 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
BECOMING A KINGDOM INFLUENCER
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 to be known anywhere they find themselves (2 Corinthians 5:20).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Is it possible to be a kingdom influencer in your profession?

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 roles can Kingdom Influencers play in a nation’s policy formulation?

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.

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

 

*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 friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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?V