RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 10 March 2019 Lesson 28 – Speaking with New Tongues

TOPIC: Speaking with New Tongues

OPENING PRAYER: Father, grant me grace to be filled with signs and wonders. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 10 March 2019 HYMN)

MEMORY VERSE: “And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;” – Mark 16:17 (scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 10 March 2019 HYMN)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 19:1-6 KJV (RCCG Sunday School TEACHER’s Manual 10 March 2019)

1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.

4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Our Lord Jesus Christ declared that the ability to speak with a new tongue shall be one of the signs that follow everyone who believes in Him (Mark 16:17). While every believer receives the Holy Spirit at the point of their conversion (Acts 2:38), believers are expected to continue to thirst and hunger for the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49). In this lesson we shall attempt to answer some of the mind boggling questions about speaking in an unknown tongue and its benefits.

TEXT REVIEW: ACTS 19:1-6.

The procedures for receiving the Holy Spirit baptism was clearly stated in Acts 19:1-6. These are stated below:

i. Hearing the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and believing it (the twelve people in Acts 19:1 were disciples, which means, they had heard and believed the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ).

ii. The next procedure is water baptism. They were baptised (Acts 19:3-5). Note the word, “baptism of repentance” in Acts 19:4. Those who genuinely want the baptism of the Holy Spirit must have genuinely repented their sins.

iii. Then comes the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The Baptism of the Holy Spirit has occurred through the following:

a. Waiting on the Lord in unity for his promise (Acts 2:1). The Holy Spirit came like a rushing wind (Acts 2:2). They spoke in tongues. Acts 2:4.

b. Waiting to hear the Word of God from the mouth of Peter. The Holy Spirit came while Peter was yet speaking. Acts 10:33,44

c. Paul laid hands on people who were disciples (who heard the gospel) and they received the Holy Spirit and spoke with tongues. Acts 19:6.

iv. In the three instances stated under item 3, “speaking in tongues” was a constant evidence of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

v. No ritual or trick was required. No money was paid or offered. It is a free gift. Acts 8:20

2 LESSON OUTLINES

LESSON OUTLINE 1: NEW TONGUES AND THEIR DISTINCTIONS

A. Meaning of “New Tongues”

i. It is the ability to speak in an unknown language different from the mother tongue of the speaker.

ii. The Holy Spirit gives the speaker the utterance and therefore it is not a learned or copied or bought language. Acts 2:4b

iii. It is the outward mark of the overflow of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. Acts 2:4a

iv. Every believer is expected to speak in “new tongue”. Acts 19:6

v. Speaking in tongue is speaking mysteries of God. 1 Cor. 14:2

II. Distinction between New tongue and “Diverse Kinds of Tongues”

i. There is another gift called the diverse kinds of tongues and interpretation of tongues. 1 Cor. 12:10

ii. This gift may not be received by all believers. 1 Cor. 14:18

iii. Some believers can receive both gifts of speaking in new tongues and diverse kinds of tongues.

iv. God speaks to the church through diverse kinds of tongues with an interpreter (Another gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 12:10). So that the church can be edified. 1 Cor. 12:11; 14:5

v. Speaking in new tongue is for self-edification while speaking in diverse kinds of tongues with interpreter is for edification of the church. Acts 14:5

vi. In the days of the Apostles, different countries languages which were not the original languages of the believers were spoken by the believers in confirmation of the gift of diverse kinds of tongues. Acts 2:7-12.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why do you think some people mock those who spoke in tongues according to Acts 2:13?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: BENEFITS OF SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

i. It improves the believer’s prayer life: Supernatural ability to communicate with God effectively and intercede for others. Rom. 8:26; 1 Cor. 14:2

ii. Self-edification: it stirs up believers faith. 1 Cor. 14:4; Jude 20

iii. It is a means of yielding our tongue to God. No man can tame the tongue but God. By the Holy Spirit, the whole body can change including the tongue. James 3:8.

iv. It is a weapon of spiritual warfare. 1 Cor. 14:2

v. It refreshes our spirit and soul. Isaiah 28:11-12

vi. It assists believers to sing, praise and give thanks to God. 1 Cor. 14:15

vii. It helps believers to access divine revelations and mysteries. 1 Cor. 2:9-11

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How can speaking in tongue help believers to witness for Christ according to Acts 1:8

SUMMARY: Speaking in tongues and diverse tongues edifies the speaker and the church.

CONCLUSION: Speaking in an unknown tongue is a fulfillment of the promise of God. It is for all believers who would not just desire it but fully tap into the benefits irrespective of their church denominations, tribes or nations.

EVALUATION: Differentiate between speaking in tongue and speaking in diverse kinds of tongues.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, baptize me afresh with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

ASSIGNMENT: Set apart time to pray violently this week until you receive afresh the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

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RCCG Sunday School 10 March 2019 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 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?

Rhapsody of Realities 8 March 2019 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Stand Up For Jesus

Topic: Stand Up For Jesus

For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us (Isaiah 33:22).

The Bible says Jesus has been placed “high above all other government and authority and power and dominion, and every title of sovereignty used either in this Age or in the Age to come” (Ephesians 1:21 WNT). For that reason, it makes no difference what the title is; be it President, Prime Minister, President General, Chief Judge, etc., Jesus is above them all. He’s above every title of sovereignty and government. Now, what does this mean for the Church?

Also Read: The Word Encounter by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Remember, He’s the head, and the Church is His body; He and the Church are one; we go by the same name. Thus, in union with Him, the Church is above, and has a say in, any and every government in this world. Therefore, those who think the Church is helpless, beggarly, and weak, must think again. Read our opening scripture; it says, “For the LORD is our judge (that’s the Judiciary) , the LORD is our lawgiver (that’s the legislature) , the LORD is our king (that’s the executive) ….”

Jesus and the Church have a say in every arm of government. He’s the Judge, the Lawgiver, and the King! Have these in your mind, and stand up for Jesus and the Church everywhere, irrespective of the opposition. If you stand up for Him, He’ll stand for you.

Jesus said, “…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth” (Matthew 28:18). Then in the next verse, He said, on the basis and authority of that power, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations….” Your country isn’t left out; you have authority in His Name. Read also what He said in Matthew 28:20, “…lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

Refuse to be intimidated by any law, regulation, or policies that are against the Gospel; keep serving the Lord faithfully. But control and influence the government and leaders in your prayers and the exercise of spiritual authority in the Name of Jesus Christ.

CONFESSION
The Lord is my salvation; I’ll trust and not be afraid, for He’s my strength, my song and my refuge. The Gospel is prospering in, and through me, penetrating the hearts of men, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
Philippians 2:9-11; Jeremiah 1:10-12; 1 Corinthians 15:58

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 13:1-37 & Numbers 22-23

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 21:12-17 & Exodus 17

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Rhapsody of Realities 8th March 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

Are You Offended With God by Pastor David Ibiyeomie

Topic: Are You Offended With God

Matt.11: 6 – And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Offense is simply a negative reaction to an unpleasant situation. John the Baptist was offended because he was in prison and Jesus did nothing about it.

John the Baptist was utterly loyal to Jesus. He walked a life of total self-denial. He gave everything up for his God. And now he finds himself in a cold prison.

We have no record that the Lord ever visited him there. So John is questioning and doubting. He’s probably thinking, “Was it really worth it? I lived my whole life to pave the way for the Messiah, and now I’m in prison. The kingdom hasn’t yet come.” He became offended and he lost his life in the end. When he sent his disciples to ask Jesus if He is truly the messiah, Jesus responded by pointing out all the miracles that were wrought through Him.

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Matt.11:4-6 -Jesus answered and said unto them, Go and shew John again those things which ye do hear and see: 5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them. 6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.

Over the years, I’ve watched Christians take offense with the Lord. Some of them were passionate followers of Jesus but later ended up renouncing Him. Why? Because they chose to be offended by Him. Don’t ever be offended with God because HE is ever faithful.

God can never be at fault; it is futility to be offended with your creator. If you are offended with your fellow man, God can step in but if you are now offended with God, who do you think will step in?

He is I AM; He does not change. Even if you decide not to serve Him again, it will not change who He is. When you are offended with God, you are still the one that will lose because you will incur His wrath.

Apostle Paul found himself in a similar situation with John the Baptist but he did not get offended; rather, he praised God and there was a divine intervention to set him free.

Acts 16:25-26 -And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s bands were loosed.

Instead of getting offended with God because of that situation, praise Him in the midst of that challenge and you will see His great hand of deliverance. From today, as you praise God despite that challenge, it will turn to a testimony in the name of Jesus-Amen!

God bless you

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Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

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Topic: The Devotion of Daniel [Seeds of Destiny 8 March 2019 Devotional]

Dedicated People study Scriptures in order to discover God and fresh light in deeper dimensions.

SCRIPTURE: Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. Daniel 6:10.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: To study the Scripture superficially in order to fulfil all righteousness is not a mark of dedication to God.

Daniel was one personality in Scriptures who cannot be easily ignored as far as devotion and dedication to God is concerned. His devotion to God made him to purpose in his heart not to defile himself with the king’s food. (Daniel 1:8). You see, dedication to God keeps people from the defilements of life.

Now, how do we know Daniel was devoted to God? The Bible says that it was his custom to pray three times a day (Daniel 6:10). Beloved, a person naturally gives time and attention to anything he is devoted to. Daniel gave time to God at the place of prayer; he prayed three times a day as a mark of unbending devotion and dedication to God.

Yesterday, we saw that David had a rigid schedule of praying three times a day, and today, we also see Daniel with the same schedule of praying three times a day. This is a confirmation of the fact that to be truly dedicated to God, a person must have a solid and steadfast prayer schedule.

Apart from the rigid schedule of prayer, Daniel was also a man of the Word. Daniel was deeply acquainted with Scriptures; he ransacked the Book of Jeremiah to a point where he found out the time when the captivity of his people in Babylon was to end (Daniel 9:2, Jeremiah 25:11, 12; 29:10). Beloved, dedicated people have voracious appetite for God’s Word; they study scriptures to the point of seeing and discovering what no one had ever seen in the Scriptures.

Beloved, to study the Scripture superficially in order to fulfil all righteousness is not a mark of dedication to God. Dedicated People study Scriptures in order to discover God and fresh light in deeper dimensions.

Remember this: To study the Scripture superficially in order to fulfil all righteousness is not a mark of dedication to God.

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Develop and draft a daily schedule of prayer and the study of God’s Word.
2. Make up your mind to follow your schedule rigidly whether it is convenient or not.

PRAYER: O Lord, I ask for the grace to develop and follow a schedule of prayer and the study of Your Word consistently, Lord in Jesus’ Name.

FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: DEDICATION TO PRAYER AND THE WORD.

DAILY READING: Numbers 10:1 to 11: 23, Mark 14:1 to 21, Psalm 51:1 to 19, Proverbs 10:31 to 32.

QUOTE: Revelation Word is the food of faith. Culled from 15 KINGDOM STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL by Dr Paul Enenche.

AMAZING FACT: Whales have the largest heart of all mammals.

TODAY IN HISTORY: Today is International Women’s day.

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Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities

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Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.

Topic: Cry Of The Righteous [DCLM Daily Manna 8 March 2019 Daily Devotional by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi]

Text: Psalm 17:1-15 (KJV)

Key Verse: “Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them” (Psalm 17:7).

MESSAGE:

The missionary to China, Jonathan Goforth (1859-1936), met a very hostile community which attempted, on several occasions, to destroy him and his family. But each time they came, they met so many armed soldiers guarding the compound with some on the rooftop. It was not until these villagers started getting converted and demanding to know the whereabouts of the “soldiers” that the man of God realised that God did send angels as armed soldiers to guide his family in times of danger. David’s petition to God was as a result of the wicked that oppressed him and the deadly enemies who compassed him about (verse 9). Having established that God knew his heart to be right and that he had obeyed the word of God and walked in His way, he proceeded to ask Him for protection from the hand of the wicked. He pleaded that God should keep him as the apple of His eye while asking for the defeat and destruction of those enemies.

Righteousness is a great asset that gives the true believer boldness in prayer. Abraham’s righteousness and prayer made him to secure the lives of Lot and his family from the destruction of Sodom. Moses’ prayer averted the annihilation of Israel when God wanted to wipe them out of their idolatry. Joshua, through his right standing with God, was able to stop the sun and moon for one whole day.

Spending days and weeks on “mountains” in endless prayers will get very little or no results without righteousness. However, through faith in the finished work of Christ at Calvary, a sinner can become the righteousness of God in Christ, because righteousness is imputed when Christ is received as Lord and Saviour. The believer’s righteous life is the proof that he has become a “new creature” in Christ. God will always answer the cries of the righteous and deliver him out of his afflictions.

Thought For The Day: Righteousness is the evidence of genuine salvation.

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DCLM Daily Manna was written by Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.

Flatimes’ Notice Board: Until you are born again, God ever abiding presence will never be with you. You must be born again to enjoy continuous victory. Please say the displayed prayer below in faith:

Lord Jesus, come into my life. I accept You as my Lord and Personal Saviour. I believe in my heart You died and rose from the dead to save me. Thank You Lord for saving me, in Jesus name Amen.

If you just prayed the prayer of salvation online please send your testimonies and prayer request to [email protected], 07026385437 OR 08141320204.