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13/06/2026

TEENS SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCE,
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NIGERIA.

SEASON 20

JANUARY – JUNE, 2026.

SUNDAY, 14TH JUNE, 2026.

UNIT 6: FOLLOW YOUR LEADER

STUDY 2: NOT QUITE ENOUGH

TEXTS: 2 Kings 9:1-10, 21-26, 30-33; 10:28-32; Jer 1:1-5

KEY VERSE: 2 Kings 10:31

But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin. (KJV)

>>Focus

Having good intentions doesn't always guaranty success. Lofty goals even well-devised plans marathon, not a sprint. Motivation may fire the starter's pistol, but stamina aren't enough. As you know, real life is a breaks the tape.

Anything worth having is worth working for. The marathon runner endures the years of vigorous training with his eye on the prize the finish line. A celebrated artist logs hours upon hours of tedious brush strokes before a masterpiece is born. The world-renown chef slaves endlessly in a nondescript kitchen before his talent is discovered. And the military hero endures months of gruelling basic training and devastating battlefields before he receives his medal.

The story of Jehu is one of a man with great potential who fell short of his goal. He stopped just shy of what he could have been. And like all of us, his failure not only cost him, but cost his family and his entire nation. As you prepare to convince your students to take up long-term obedience, evaluate the quality of your own spiritual stamina. In what areas do you persevere to the end? In what areas do you need more discipline? How could you build spiritual stamina and overcome these personal obstacles? While this type of evaluation might be difficult, it will move you off the side-lines and into the race.

>>The Basic Message: Explain to students....

• WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?

While zeal can motivate us to do great things for God, consistent obedience is what truly matters.

• WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Without the desire to obey God wholeheartedly, people will do just enough to get by - and fail.

• HOW DO I LIVE IT?

Demonstrate complete obedience to God.

>>Activity Option: WATERED DOWN

Make a powdered milk drink before (or during) class. Use only half of the quantity of sugar that should have been enough, then add more than required water, Explain to the class that this is all the sugar you had so you put in extra water. Emphasize that it's almost enough sugar to get by. Give each student a cup of the drink mix and allow him or her to drink it.

How does it taste? [Hint: watered down, not much flavour, etc.]

>>Guide: Explain that the drink lacks taste because you stopped short of completing the recipe. While drinking poorly prepared milk drink might be unpleasant, living a watered-down life can be downright disastrous.

>>Study Overview: Explain that today's study will...

• Help students recognize that God has a plan for everyone.

• Examine why Jehu fell short in reaching his goal.

• Help students determine to finish strong in their commitment to God.

>>Inform and Discuss

a. Jehu's Calling

>>Guide: Explain that God's divine plan for Jehu's life was for him to overthrow the family of ungodly King Ahab, extinguish Baal worship, and rule Israel as king.

1. Read or have volunteers read 2 Kings 9:1-10. What does the word "anointing" mean? [Hint: In the Old Testament, "anointing" included pouring oil on a person designating him or her for a particular role and imparting authority for service.]

>>Guide: Explain that "anointing" isn't a strange ritual reserved for religious superstars. All believers are anointed because the Holy Spirit lives in them. The Holy Spirit gives us the strength and the confidence to do "big" things for God.

2. Read or have a volunteer read Jer 1:1-5. How do you think this passage applies to you today? [Hint: It reveals that God knew you before you were born and has a plan for your life.]

>>Guide: Explain that Jehu and Jeremiah aren't the only ones God had plans for. No one's life happens by chance. God has a plan for each and every person. If we will be obedient to Him, we will accomplish great things.

b. Jehu's Obedience

1. Read or have a volunteer read 2 Kings 9:21-26. What does this passage teach us about our actions and God's judgment? [Hint: Certain actions have certain consequences. We know that when we do certain things, we will get certain results. It's the way the universe works. It's also the way God works.]

>>Guide: Explain that Joram, Ahab and Jezebel's son, became Israel's king after his father's reign. Although he was not as evil as his parents, he continued to commit sins and did evil in the eyes of the Lord (2 Kings 3:1-3). His death at the hands of Jehu fulfilled a prophecy by Elijah years before (1 Kings 21:18-24).

2. Read or have a volunteer read 2 Kings 9:30-33. What is your reaction to this story? [Guide: Explain that, again, Jehu's actions were a fulfilment of Elijah's prophecy (1 King 21:23). Because of Ahab and Jezebel's wickedness and support of Baal worship, God called and empowered Jehu to execute His divine judgment. In all this, Jehu declared "Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord!" (2 Kings 10:16). Zealously obedient, Jehu changed the course of a nation.]

>>Note: JEHU'S MIGHT - There were 70 descendants of Ahab living in Samaria. Jehu threatened their guardians with military confrontation. Fearing Jehu's military might, the guardians agreed to execute the descendants of Ahab on Jehu's behalf. They presented the heads of the princes in baskets to Jehu to show their loyalty (2 Kings 10:1-11). Jehu also called all the prophets of Baal to a great celebration in the temple of Baal under the guise that he desired to worship Baal. Once all of the prophets of Baal were inside the temple, Jehu ordered his soldiers to enter and slaughter them all (2 Kings 10:20-25).

3. How can you tell if someone is zealous for God? [Hint: They talk about God all the time, they are considered "radicals," etc.]

4. Can zeal for God be taken too far? If yes, how? If no, why not?

c. Jehu's Disobedience

1. Read or have a volunteer read 2 Kings 10:28-32. What type of limitations have you put on your obedience? [Hint: Refusing to give up certain things - entertainment, friends, relationships, participating in activities you know are wrong; failing to give God your time, money, etc.]

>>Guide: Explain that we're all tempted to put limitations on our obedience to God. Some things we don't want to do and some things we don't want to give up. But being disobedient is a dangerous practice. Obedience opens the door for God to work through and bless our lives. God doesn't often use or bless what people won't give or yield to Him.

2. How did Jehu's obedience affect his family? [Hint: It resulted in the establishment of a dynasty that would span four generations-v30.]

3. How did his disobedience affect his nation? [Hint: It resulted in the reduction of Israel's territory-vv31-32.]

>>Guide: Explain that Jehu stopped short of complete obedience. Although he was zealous in executing God's justice, he was careless in obeying God's Law. Jehu failed to pull down the golden calves set up many years earlier by Jeroboam. These idols repeatedly pulled Israel into idolatry. Because of Jehu's negligence in dealing with the problems of the past, these distractions came back to trouble the nation time and again.

4. How would you advise a friend who falls for the same temptation over and over again? [Hint: Find an accountability partner, commit to daily time with God, avoid situations you know will be tempting, etc.]

5. Why do some Christians lose their spiritual zeal? [Hint: They either lose focus, interest or the emotions that originally drove them.]

>>Guide: Explain that we can experience faithful obedience by keeping our feelings in check and leading a disciplined life. We should enjoy good feelings and allow them to enhance our passion for serving God. But we must not make the mistake of allowing zealous emotions to replace the foundation of disciplined obedience. Spiritual discipline will continue to carry us when emotions let us down.

>>Involve Them: FINISH STRONG

Divide the class into groups of four or five. Ask each group to discuss ways to finish well. Have students think of examples from their own lives of starting well but finishing poorly. Challenge them to consider practical steps they can take this week to finish tasks they've been called to accomplish.

>>Inspire Them: Remind students THE BASIC MESSAGE of this study (pg 107) - even as you explain WHAT the Big Idea behind the study is; WHY it matters; and HOW we can live the lesson captured in this study.

>>Ministry Activity: Give each student a piece of paper and a pen or pencil. Ask students to prayerfully consider a promise they made to God or others that has yet to be fulfilled. Have them make a list of three to five steps that would lead to the fulfilment of this promise, and challenge them to take several of these steps this week.

>>Conclude by praying that God will give each student the strength and commitment to follow through on their commitments to others, and most importantly, their obedience to God.

>>Teacher Hint: Ask Yourself...

1. Do students understand the importance of obedience to God?

2. Do they realize the danger of disobedience to God's commands?

3. Are students committed to living lives dedicated to God?

>>DAILY DEW DROPS:

Mon: No Turning Back – Luke 9:61-62

Tue: Don't Be Tired of Doing Good – Gal 6:9; 2 Thess 3:13

Wed: Commit Your Ways to God – Psalm 37:4-6

Thu: Wait on God – Isaiah 40:29-31

Fri: The End Matters – Eccl 7:8

Sat: Finish Well – 2 Tim 4:6-8

06/06/2026

TEENS SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCE,
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NIGERIA.

SEASON 20

JANUARY – JUNE, 2026.

SUNDAY, 7TH JUNE, 2026.

UNIT 6: FOLLOW YOUR LEADER

STUDY 1: UP TO THE CHALLENGE

TEXTS: 1 Kings 16:29-33; 17:1-6; 18:1, 20-40

KEY VERSE: 1 Kings 18:21

And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him.... (KJV)

>>Focus

Most ancients didn't view their religion as exclusively true. They incorporated gods and practices from various religions. It's quite interesting to note that the Israelites were unique in being called to believe in only one God. However, Israel struggled with being set apart from the beliefs and practices of surrounding nations. God used prophets, such as Elijah, to draw them back to Himself alone.

The recent trend of denying absolute truth has made religious ambiguity popular once again just like it was with the ancients. Some Christian students struggle to explain their faith without sounding "narrow-minded." Some me people ople may even question the exclusiveness of the Christian message, wondering if all religions are simply "different roads to the same God." Just as God used Elijah to confront the false spiritual ideas of his time, so God desires to use you and yo your students to clearly communicate the Christian message as the unique self-revelation of God to people.

>>The Basic Message: Explain to students...

• WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?

Taking a stand for truth is the only way to combat religious confusion.

• WHY DOES IT MATTER?

We're either for God or against God; there is no middle ground.

• HOW DO I LIVE IT?

Passionately pursue and represent God's truth to a world lost in religious confusion.

>>Activity Option: TASTE TEST

Hold a taste test," using two generic or lesser-known brand cola and one brand-name cola (e.g., Bigi-cola). Pour the drinks in different containers, not the containers they came in, so that students shouldn't know which brands are poured into which cups. As the class begins, pour samples of each drink into small, disposable cups for each student. Ask students to identify which is the brand-name cola.

>>Guide: Explain that there are many copies of the "real thing," just as there are many counterfeit versions of God's exclusive truth.

>>Study Overview: Explain that today's study considers...

• What false "versions" of truth are in the world today.

• How to recognize counterfeit message of truth.

• How to take a stand for truth.

>>Inform and Discuss

a. Religious Confusion >>Guide: Read or have a volunteer read 1 Kings 16:29-33. Explain that the marriage of King Ahab to the Phoenician princess, Jezebel, created an alliance between Israel and the Phoenicians. This alliance created a religious confusion; for the Israelites served God, while the Phoenicians served Baal-their god of nature and fertility. Baal was believed to send rain. thunder, and lightning. When King Ahab married Jezebel (a devout follower of Baal), she used her influence to employ over 450 prophets of Baal to spread their religion throughout Israel. Many Israelites believed they could worship God and Baal at the same time. They wanted to pick and choose the parts of each belief that they liked. This mixing of religions was a rejection of the one true God, who had promised to send the rain and bless their harvest.

1. Why is the religious confusion of Israel relevant to us today? [Hint: Just like those Israelites, many people today believe you can pick and choose what to believe, preach tolerance of other beliefs, and believe all roads lead to the same god, etc.]

2. Discuss modern "religious" groups that claim to be Christians, yet deny fundamental Christian truths. [Hint: For example, Jehovah's Witnesses deny that Jesus Christ is the only Son of God, and the Latter-day Saints, or Mormons, deny salvation by grace. Mormons also believe that the writings of their founder, Joseph Smith, are inspired scripture, having greater authority than the Bible.]

b. Sole Conviction

1. Read or have volunteers read 1 Kings 17:1-6; 18:1. How did Elijah prepare to be used of God? [Hint: Elijah tuned his ear to hear God. He clearly understood the difference between right and wrong.]

2. What are some ways to keep our ears open to the voice of God, so we can distinguish between genuine and counterfeit messages of "truth"? [Hint: For example, faithful Bible study and prayer is crucial for developing spiritual discernment.]

>>Guide: Explain that Elijah's announcement that "there will be neither dew nor rain the next few years except at my word" (1 Kings 17:1) was a direct challenge to the notion that Baal controlled the elements. Sometimes we may be fearful of speaking up for God's truth. It's not wrong to feel afraid, but it's important that we don't give in to the voices. Instead, we should spend time in God's presence, studying His the fear and allow it to silence our Word, fellowshipping with Him in prayer, and remembering how He has been faithful to us in the past.

3. In what ways has God prepared you to take a bold stand for Him?

[Guide: Allow students to share specific stories from their own lives. concentrating on time spent in God's presence, instances of His provision, and the victories that resulted.]

c. Divine Confirmation

>>Guide: Read or have a volunteer read 1 Kings 18:20-21. Explain that Elijah called upon the people of Israel to stop wavering and choose whom they would follow, but the the people didn't give him any him any response.

1. Discuss how living in an age that doesn't clearly define truth can be challenging. Ask the student to brainstorm ways they could take a stand for truth. [Gui uth. [Guide: It can challenge students to take a stand for God if they're not growing in their personal relationship with Him. Therefore, emphasize the importance of knowing God experientially, and cultivating intimacy with Him.]

2. Read or have volunteers read 1 Kings 18:22-38. What challenge did Elijah make to the prophets of Baal? Why is it so significant? [Hint: Elijah challenged them to get Baal to respond by sending fire. Since Baal was believed to control the weather, which included lightning, he should have been able to consume their sacrifice. But failure to do that would definitely prove that Baal is not God, and shouldn't be worshipped.]

>>Guide: Explain that after the prophets of Baal had made a spectacle of themselves to no avail, Elijah repaired the altar of God, which apparently hadn't been used for some time. He even went so far as to drench his sacrifice with water. Then he prayed, and God did what Baal could not; He responded with fire.

3. Read or have a volunteer read 1 Kings 18:39-40. What happened after God demonstrated His power on Mt. Carmel? [Hint: The Israelites fell to the ground in worship, declaring, "The Lord - He is God!"]

>>Guide: Explain that this powerfully dramatic demonstration happened only after Elijah summoned the courage to take a stand. Often, people respond to Christ only after someone takes a bold stand for Him. Compared to God's power, the false prophets and their false religion were empty and hollow.

4. Have you ever been influenced by someone else's bold stand for Christ?

>>Guide: Allow students to share their personal stories. Explain that through Elijah, God called Israel to choose between truth and deception. God still calls people to choose between truth and error, and God expects His followers to take a stand for the truth.

5. Discuss with students how their lives might influence others when they take a stand for Christ.

>>Involve Them: Explain that the Bible isn't just a book to be read, but it is an integral part of a healthy relationship with God. Encourage students to faithfully study the Bible both intellectually, with an emphasis on comprehending its truth, and devotionally, with an emphasis on allowing God to speak to them. Point out to them that the more familiar they are with spiritual truth, the easier it will be for them to spot erroneous beliefs and teachings.

>>Activity Action: ROLE PLAY

Give each student three to four index cards or small pieces of paper and a pencil. Ask them to write on each card an "argument" that someone with another religious belief might give them against absolute truth. These can be taken from actual conversations students have had, or just arguments they think someone might make. Collect the index card. Ask for volunteers. two at a time. As each group comes up, give one person an index card and have them read the "argument." The other person must try to respond to it as best as they can on the spot. Allow the students to role-play for a few minutes, then brainstorm as a class some additional ways to respond. Continue as long as time allows.

>>Inspire Them: Remind students THE BASIC MESSAGE of this study (pg 103)-even as you explain WHAT the Big Idea behind the study is; WHY it matters; and HOW we can live the lesson captured in this study.

>>Ministry Activity: Divide the class into groups of two or three. Try to group students with other students they feel comfortable with. Ask students to share what experiences they may encounter this week (or have recently encountered) in which they should take a stand for truth. After each student has shared, instruct each group to pray for each situation represented in their group. Encourage students to commit to praying for the others in their group throughout the week.

>>Teacher Hint: Ask Yourself...

1. Do students realize the danger of religious confusion in the world today?

2. Do they understand the importance of taking a stand for spiritual truth?

3. Are students prepared to stand for truth in their circles of influence?

>>DAILY DEW DROPS:

Mon: Imitate those that Imitate Christ – 1 Cor 11:1

Tue: Refuse to be Led Astray – Heb 13:8-9

Wed: Get Knowledge – Prov 18:15; 2 Peter 3:18

Thu: Abhor Vain Glory – Gal 5:25-26

Fri: Distinguished by Divine Wisdom – Acts 6:10-10

Sat: Continue in His Word – John 8:31-32

30/05/2026

TEENS SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCE,
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NIGERIA.

SEASON 20

JANUARY – JUNE, 2026.

SUNDAY, 31ST MAY, 2026.

UNIT 5: WHEN THINGS GO WRONG (JOB)

STUDY 4: WAIT FOR GOD'S HELP

TEXTS: Job 42:2, 12-17; Psalm 27:14; Jer 17:7-8; 2 Cor 4:16-18

KEY VERSE: James 5:11

As you know, we consider blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. (NIV)

>>Focus

We've all heard of the patience of Job (James 5:11), but few if any of us claim to possess it. Just what does it mean? Is it being able to endure a screaming infant and a busy toddler without resorting to abuse? Is it teaching a class week in week out without losing your sanity?

A lot of things in life require patience, but if we're seeking to emulate Job, we may need to look a little closer. The New International Version translated the word as "perseverance." Now that speaks to a kind of hunkering down, holding on, setting your chin, and getting things done. Take a moment and think about what Job endured: the loss of his servants and livestock; the death of all ten of his children, followed by the loss of his health as he was covered with painful, oozing sores. His wife and friends offered him no comfort, only accusations and rebukes. To top it all off, God was silent. This is what Job endured. In all this, he never sinned. He persevered and waited for God to deliver him.

Are you in the midst of a situation that requires you to persevere? Be encouraged! God knows exactly what's going on in your life, and you can trust Him to bring your deliverance-right on time.

If you can, be prepared to share with your teens a time when you had to wait on God's deliverance. Take a few moments to share some encouragement from your life. Whether you know it or not, your life is a book that is read every week by your students. So, let God write boldly on the pages of your life.

>>The Basic Message: Explain to students...

• WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?

God promises to help us when we trust Him.

• WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Because God's help comes according to His timing, it can require patience and faith to trust Him.

• HOW DO I LIVE IT?

Trust God's timing when you ask Him for help, and believe His Word, no matter what you have to endure.

>>Activity Option: TALES OF DANGER

Ask students to share the most difficult or dangerous thing they've ever done. Explain that it can either be something they did on purpose, or just a situation that they found themselves in unintentionally. Ask students what part, if any, trust (in God or other people) played in getting them out of these dangerous situations. Discuss whether it is easy or difficult to put trust in God during difficult or dangerous times.

>>Guide: Explain that today's lesson focuses on how believers can overcome the challenges to their faith and not lose hope and trust in God during life's most difficult times.

>>Study Overview: Explain that today's study considers...

• How some people become paralyzed by the fear of the future - a Christian's response should be difference.

• That waiting on God isn't wasted time.

• How sometimes it's through trials that people learn to trust God.

>>Inform and Discuss

a. Look Beyond Yourself

>>Note: One of the amazing attributes of God is His omnipotence, which means He possesses power absolute; He can do anything as easily as anything else-nothing is hard or difficult.

1. Read or have a volunteer read Job 42:2. Why is it important for believers to remember that they are putting their trust in an omnipotent (all-powerful) God when they are facing seeming impossible problems? [Hint: God's power can make a difference in any and every problem we will ever encounter. Our limited resources will not interfere with God's solution. He can do all things. We don't have to understand why things are happening the way that they are, we just have to remember that God is good and His plans can't be defeated.]

2. Read or have a volunteer read Jer 17:7-8. How do these verses describe a man who trusts God? [Hint: A man who trusts in God is like a tree planted by the water. The passage says that the tree doesn't fear when (not if) the heat and drought come.]

>>Guide: Explain that throughout life, there will always be issues and situations that will tend to make us afraid. Being a little apprehensive on occasion is normal, but we don't have to be paralyzed by fear if we have placed our trust in God.

b. Give God Time to Work

1. Read or have a volunteer read Psalm 27:14. What does God command us to do while waiting for Him to change our situation or bring our suffering to an end? [Hint: In addition to telling us twice to wait for Him, God also command us to "Be brave and courageous" (TPT).]

2. Is waiting on God wasting time? Why? [Hint: Waiting on God isn't wasted time. When God places you in His "waiting room," He doesn't expect you to just sit around and thumb through old magazines; He expects you to continue serving Him as a strong and vibrant believer. Moping around and throwing yourself a pity-party are not acceptable behaviours.]

3. Read or have a volunteer read James 5:11. How can trials, sufferings, and pain actually be viewed as vehicles for bringing God's blessings into believers' lives? [Hint: When we persevere, God blesses us. When things are going well, there's really no need to persevere. When our circumstances cause us to persevere, then the stage is set for God to reveal His compassion and mercy in our lives.]

4. Discuss what lessons can be learned from Job's example. [Guide: Point out the following three things we can learn from Job about perseverance: 'Our problems have a purpose. Even when we don't understand that purpose, God knows what He is doing and we can trust Him. "Help is on the way. Our problems won't last forever. Relief and restoration will come in time. Everyone who stays true to God will receive His blessings and spend eternity in His presence.]

>>Note: We have to keep reminding ourselves that our perspective isn't the only one that counts. God's perspective extends past the boundaries of time and space. We must trust Him to know what is best.

c. Focus on the Future

>>Guide: Read or have a volunteer read Job 42:12-17. Explain that God brought Job from the darkness of suffering and back into the light. He will do the same for us if we trust Him. God blessed the end of Job's life even more than the beginning.

1. How did God bless Job at the end of his life? [Hint: God blessed Job at the end of his life, giving him double of what he had lost in possessions.] >>Guide: Explain that some interesting things took place before this: 'Job admitted that his complaints against God were unfounded (Job 42:6). He wasn't repenting of sin, but he was admitting that he regretted speaking out on something he didn't fully understand. "God set Job's friends straight. In the end, it was they and not job who had angered God. Throughout the whole ordeal, Job had maintained his righteousness. God directed Job to pray for his friends, and God accepted Job's humble prayer for the men who had made him so miserable.

2. Read or have a volunteer read 2 Cor 4:16-18. Ask students to list the phrases of the verses that refer to what is happening in the earthly realm versus what is happening in the spiritual realm. Write their answers on the board. See sample below.

WHAT'S REALLY GOING ON?

EARTHLY REALM - SPIRITUAL REALM

Wasting away - Renewed daily

Temporal troubles - Eternal glory

Eyes fixed on what is seen - Eyes fixed on what is not seen

Things are temporal - Things are eternal

3. How can these verses encourage us to face troubles? [Hint: Knowing that the troubles we face are temporary can help us endure. Also, the fact these troubles are making us spiritually stronger can help us have a better attitude.]

>>Guide: Explain that when we know that God is in control, even when things look their bleakest, we can rejoice.

>>Involve Them: Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with paper and pens or pencils. Instruct each group to make a list of five things believers can do when they are facing difficult times. If they have time, the students can use the back of the paper to list five things believers should do or say to someone who is going through a painful experience. After a few minutes, have the groups present their lists to the rest of the class.

>>Inspire Them: Remind students THE BASIC MESSAGE of this study (pg 098)-even as you explain WHAT the Big Idea behind the study is; WHY it matters; and HOW we can live the lesson captured in this study.

>>Ministry Activity: In groups of two or three, have students ask if anyone is currently waiting for God's deliverance. Encourage them to share their situations with the group. Instruct the groups to pray for the needs mentioned. Finish by closing the class in prayer, asking God to help the students to continue to trust Him in the face of adversity.

>>Conclude by reminding your students that some of their greatest times of spiritual growth will take place as they wait for God's deliverance and trust His timing.

>>Teacher Hint: Ask Yourself...

1. Do students understand that God is solely in control?

2. Do they realize that "waiting on God" doesn't mean they should just sit and do nothing until godly answers come?

3. Are they able to take Job's story and make it applicable to their own lives?

>>DAILY DEW DROPS:

Mon: God Rewards Every Service - Col 3:23-24

Tue: Worthy Resolution - Daniel 1:1-8

Wed: Staking It All - Acts 21:13

Thu: Worthy Rewards - Mark10:28-30

Fri: Put on Christ - Romans 13:13-14

Sat: You're More than Conquerors - Romans 8:31-39

29/05/2026

“CAN WE NOW PRAY” Season 3 is almost here 🔥

A 9-hour fellowship in the Spirit 🙏

🗓️ June 5
⏰ 9PM – 6AM
⚔️ Theme: Thou Mighty Man of Valour

Come hungry. Come expectant. Come ready to pray! 🔥

Don’t come alone, invite your friends and family! 💪

23/05/2026

RADIANT LIFE TEACHER GUIDE TEENS SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCE SEASON 20 JANUARY –JUNE 2026

Pentećost Sunday
May 24, 2026

WHY THE HOLY SPIRIT CAME

Key verse: John 15:26
When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from
the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me. (NIV)

Texts: John 14:15-18,26; 15:26-27;
16:7-11; Acts 1:1-8; 2:37-39;
Romans 8:26-27

>>Focus
At Christmas, we consider how God became a man for our sake. Christmas Shows us God reaching out to us, and gives us hope of redemption. At Easter, we consider how Jesus died and rose from the dead. Easter shows us God making the great sacrifice to redeem us. At Pentecost, we consider how God sent the Spirit, so we can do Jesus' work in the world. The Spirit enables us to live in a more Christlike way and works with us to bring others to know Christ's redemption, too.

Although Pentecost does not seem to attract the fanfare of Christmas and Easter, it is a very important day for understanding God's work in and through us. If you have received the baptism in the Holy Spirit, think about the difference that experience has made in your life. The Holy Spirit gives you power to be a witness for Christ. The fruit of the Spirit is the expression of Christlike character in your life: love, joy. peace, and patience are part of that fruit. The gift of the Spirit empowers you for service, so you can be used by God to build up the body of Christ and evangelize the lost.

If, as you've considered these things, you've realized that you're falling short in some areas, spend time in prayer seeking God's help. If you've never experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit, commit to seek God's power for service starting today. It will make a huge difference in your Christian life.

*>>The Basic Message:* Explain to students..

• WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?
God wants Christians to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

• WHY DOES IT MATTER?
The Holy Spirit empowers people to better serve Christ and to make the gospel known to the world.

• HOW DO I LIVE IT?
We must rely on the Spirit's help so we can live for God and be witnesses for Jesus.

*>>Study Overview:* Explain that today's study considers...
• God's promise to baptize believers in the Holy Spirit;
• How the Holy Spirit helps believers; and

• How the Holy Spirit convinces the lost of their need to believe in Christ.

*>>lnform and Discuss*
_a. The Spirit is promised to you_
*>>Guide:* Read or have a volunteer read John 14:15-18. Jesus promised the disciples that He would send the Holy Spirit to them.
1. Does loving Jesus make obeying Him automatic? Why or why not? [Hint: No. Though we do love Jesus, we may not always find it easy to do what He said. Knowing this, Jesus promised to give us help. He and the Father would send a Friend who would be with us always (v16).This Friend, the Holy Spirit, helps us to do what Jesus told us to do.]
2. According to John 14:1-17, to whom does the Spirit come? [Hit: The Spirit is for those who know Christ. If we know Him, we will know the Spirit. Then the Spirit can live in us. He will be "God with Us," so we are not alone when we work to do God's will. The Spirit has a message for the world. But He comes to Christians, not the world.]
3. Read or have volunteers read Acts 1:1-8. Why do you think Jesus repeated His promise about the Holy Spirit? Why is verse 8 important to you as a Christian today? [Hint: While the Bible doesn't say, perhaps Jesus wanted to set the stage for His instruction to go into the world. As such, it would emphasize the importance of their having the Spiriťs power.]
*>>Guide:* Point out that the baptism in the Spirit is for the "last days" and for "all whom the Lord our God will call" (Acts 2:17,39). It empowers believers to be witnesses for Christ, and also empowers them for works of service (Acts 1:4-8; 4:31-33).
4. Read or have volunteers read Acts 2:1-4,16-18. Ask students to describe what happened in these verses using as much detail as possible. [Guide: Note that Peter explained that what happened was the fulfilment of the prophecy found in Joel 2:28-29. There exists a time gap of roughly 800 years between the prophecy and its fulfilment -a proof of God's commitment.]

_b. The Spirit helps you_
>>Guide: Explain that the Spirit came to be our Comforter, so that we would not be like orphans. He came to be with us always.
1. Read or have a volunteer read John 14:26. How does the Spirit help believers?
*>>Hint:* One thing the Spirit does is teach. There are two important facts to remember about His teaching. First, Jesus said the Spirit would teach us all things. In other words, the Spirit instructs us about all we need to know to live for Christ. We can trust the Spirit to help, and count on Him for wisdom and knowledge. Second, the Spirit teaches by helping us remember what we've already learned–He helps us remember what we've learned from the
Bible.
2. Read or have a volunteer read Romans 8:26-27. How does the Holy Spirit help us when we don't know how to pray? [Hint: The Spirit is with us. He prays according to the will of God for us and for the situation that we are concerned about. Then He guides us in the direction that will give true, godly answers to our problems.]

*c. The Spirit Convicts people of sin*
*>>Guide:* Read or have a volunteer read John 15:26-27. Explain that the Spirit did not come just to help us live in peace. The Spirit came to help us do Christ's work in the world: to make the gospel known to the world.
1. Why is it that those who are most guided by the Spirit might not talk much about the Spirit? [Hint: The Spirit did not come to teach about Himself. The Spirit comes from Jesus and the Father, to teach us and the world about Jesus and to draw people to Jesus. This involves showing people where their lives violate God's rules.]

*>>Teacher Hint:* Help students focus on the practical, everyday aspects of the Holy Spirit's conviction by discussing the following questions: How do you feel when you've sinned? How is that feeling related to the work of the Holy Spirit in your life? Is it possible to become insensitive to the conviction of the Holy Spirit? Explain.

2. Read or have volunteers read John 16:7-11. What does the Holy Spirit do in the lives of people who don't know Jesus? [Hint: He convicts them of their guilt. One problem unbelievers face is their desire to have self at the centre of life. When self is at the centre, there's no place for belief in Jesus. The Holy Spirit, though, will convict people of their need to put Christ first. If we trust in Jesus, He forgives our sin and helps us live God's way. But if we don't believe we need Christ, Our sin remains because we refuse to trust Him to forgive us.]
3. What do you think Jesus meant when He talked about the Holy Spirit convicting people "with regard to righteousness"? [Hint: Remember that He was talking to His disciples just before He died on the cross. He explained that He was doing this so He could cover humanity's sin with His righteousness. The "righteousness" in verse 10 is Jesus righteousness that He gives to us. We need His righteousness because we could never be right with God based on our goodness. This is one fact that the world would never believe without the Spirit's help.
4. What is the judgment Jesus mentioned in verse 11? [Hint: The "prince of this world" ís Satan. He was defeated and judged when Jesus died on the cross. He and His followers are condemned. Satan has no power over those who trust in Jesus.]

>>Activity Option:THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS
Enlarge, replicate, and share to students copies of the chart below. Allow them to work individually or in groups to produce a poster, poem, or other presentation that reflects how the Spirit works in the lives of Christians. (For great result, you may need to prepare them for this activity a few days to the actual day for the study.) Then have volunteers share about their pieces in class.

THE HOLY SPIRIT INFLUENCE
Teaches believers– John 14:26
Convicts of sin– John 16:8-11
Gives power to be witnesses– Acts 1:8
Guides believers – Acts 10:19-20
Intercedes for believers– Romans 8:26–27
Gives believers gifts for service– 1 Corinthians 12:7–11
Helps believers manifest Christlike characters– Galatians 5:22-23
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>>Guide:Explain that God sent His son to die for us so we could have eternal life in heaven. And He sent the Holy Spirit to help us live for God every day.

>>Involve Them: Discuss with students this question:
• Is there anything we can do to help Christians who want to be baptize in the Holy Spirit?
>>Hint: The best way to help others is to pray with them. We can tell them about how we were baptized in the Spirit so they can have an idea of what to
expect. We must also be honest in admitting that sometimes it takes time for a person to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Just because it doesn't
happen the first time a person seeks it doesn't mean anything is wrong. Ye need to trust God with the timing.

*>>Ministry Activity:* Read Luke 11:13 to the class: "If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
Encourage students who have not received the baptism in the Holy Spirit to ask God for this gift. Have a time of prayer with those who would like to receive this wonderful gift from our Heavenly Father.

>>Conclude by encouraging students to seek the Holy Spirit and rely on the Spirit's help in living for God. Also challenge them to trust His power to make them better witnesses for Jesus.

>>Teacher Hint: Ask Yourself.
1. Do students understand that God wants them to receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit?
2. Do they realize that the Holy Spirit enables them to live for Christ and tell others about Jesus?
3. Are they relying on the Spirit's help so they can fulfil God's plan for their lives?

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