26/03/2026
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT'S MANUAL
SUNDAY, MARCH 29TH, 2025
LESSON: THIRTY (30)
TOPIC: SEASONS OF LIFE
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: "To every thing there is a sea-son, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8.
[1]To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
[2]A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
[3]A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
[4]A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
[5]A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
[6]A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
[7]A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
[8]A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
INTRODUCTION: There are seasons of life. We must all admit that seasons of our lives will con-tinue to change for as long as the Lord keeps us alive to witness them (Genesis 8:22). We will, therefore, be wise if we constantly remind our-selves that no matter what we are passing through, there will be a change because change in life is constant. Accepting this obvious fact once and for all will make us enjoy life itself. It is, therefore, important for us to understand God's role and how to live consciously.
OUTLINE
1. GOD'S ROLE
2. LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
GOD'S ROLE
From the very beginning of the creation of this earth, the Almighty God Himself made sure that there was no uniformity in His creation. He made light and darkness, day and night, male and fe-male, etc. (Genesis 1:5, 27). The differences in creation eradicated potential boredom. Can you imagine a world in which man experiences only
darkness? All these different seasons are what make life, interesting (Ecclesiastes 3:11).
Likewise, the season of joy comes when we ce brate success, victory, breakthrough, promotion, good achievements, etc. (Psalm 118:24) while the season of sorrow causes sadness, grief and lamentations as a result of loss, failure, defeats, demotion, betrayal, etc. (Psalm 116:3). Season of abundance comes with so much available to use and even share (Isaiah 7:22; 1 Kings 10:27) with others while one can also experience a season of lack and struggle (2 Kings 6:25-30). A season of health comes with physical fitness and a sound mind (Psalm 105:37; Genesis 43:28); Season of sickness can be filled with pain, ache, and dis-comfort (2 Kings 20:1; John 11:1-3).
Other seasons may include a season of progress and a season of stagnation (Exodus 14:1-3, 13-16); a season of growth and a season of deterio-ration (Genesis 41:29-31); a season of strength and a season of weakness (1 Kings 19:1-3); a season of answered prayers and season of waiting/unanswered prayers (Job 14:14-15;2 Corinthians 12:9).
LIVE CONSCIOUSLY
Knowing that there are seasons in life gives us hope that no matter the conditions that we are in, there will always be a change (Job 14:14). We should, therefore, not despair if the season we are in is not as bright and as promising as we would have liked it to be (2 Corinthians 4:8). A new season is on its way (Psalm 30:5). The new season will usher in beauty for ashes, unspeak-able joy and blessings (Isaiah 61:3).
Believers must prepare for all seasons of life 2:10). Pray for a good season and always rejoice in the fact that all things (seasons) work together for our good (Romans 8:28).
CONCLUSION: Believers are not immune to negative seasons but are blessed with the assurance of God's presence even when it does not look or feel like it (Isaiah 35:4).
QUESTIONS
1. What roles does God play in the seasons of life?
2. Mention four ways to live consciously at differ-ent seasons of life.
FURTHER READINGS:
SUN: Lev. 26:3-6.
MON: Deut. 28:12.
TUE: 2 Chronicles 15:1-4.
WED: Psalm 1:1-3.
THUR: Daniel 2:21.
FRI: John 5:4.
SAT: Gal. 6:9.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) seasons that people go through in life (2x5=10 Marks).