RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 30 March 2025 — Managing Rejection

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RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 30 March 2025 Lesson 31 – Managing Rejection

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TOPIC: Managing Rejection (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)

MEMORY VERSE: “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.” – Psalm 27:10 (KJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: Judges 11:1-7 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 30 March 2025 HYMN)

1 Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah.

2 And Gilead’s wife bare him sons; and his wife’s sons grew up, and they thrust out Jephthah, and said unto him, Thou shalt not inherit in our father’s house; for thou art the son of a strange woman.

3 Then Jephthah fled from his brethren, and dwelt in the land of Tob: and there were gathered vain men to Jephthah, and went out with him.

4 And it came to pass in process of time, that the children of Ammon made war against Israel.

5 And it was so, that when the children of Ammon made war against Israel, the elders of Gilead went to fetch Jephthah out of the land of Tob:

6 And they said unto Jephthah, Come, and be our captain, that we may fight with the children of Ammon.

7 And Jephthah said unto the elders of Gilead, Did not ye hate me, and expel me out of my father’s house? and why are ye come unto me now when ye are in distress?

Also Read:

– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 30 March 2025 – Zelophehad’s Daughters

INTRODUCTION: Rejection is the dismissing or refusing of a person, proposal, idea, etc. In this context, it is to refuse to accept, use, or believe someone. This could be by individuals, groups or God (Genesis 21:10; John 1:11; Hosea 4:6b). This rejection may be social, religious, political, etc. Various reasons could be responsible for rejection such as ill feelings, hatred, bitterness, envy, rebellion, disobedience, etc. Rejection must be well managed so that it does not degenerate into low self-esteem and ultimately depression. It is therefore expedient to examine biblical examples of those rejected and learn from the ways they handled it.Christian-themed motivational products

LESSON OUTLINES:

Biblical Examples

Handling Rejection

1. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES

Going through the scriptures, there are several cases of rejection. For instance, God rejected King Saul because he failed to carry out His directive to completely destroy the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15:2-3, 26). Also, Cain was rejected by God because he did not offer an acceptable offering (Genesis 4:5-7). The children of Israel rejected God from reigning over them as their King and requested for a human king just like the nations around them (1 Samuel 8:5-7). Joseph was rebuffed by his brothers because he dreamed of a glorious future and was sold as a slave to Egypt (Genesis 37:5-10, 28). Jephthah, though a mighty man, was rejected by his brothers because he was the son of a harlot whom his brethren considered a strange woman (Judges 11:1-2). Even Jesus spoke about His rejection by the human race (Luke 9:22; 17:24-25; Matthew 21:42).Christian-themed motivational products

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Have you ever been rejected before? What was the experience like?

2. HANDLING REJECTION

Being rejected by an individual or a group does not necessarily mean you are the problem. Never write yourself off but keep improving on yourself like Jephthah for opportunities that may change your narrative (Judges 11:3-6). Remember, it is a phase; it will pass away (Judges 11:7-8). Have a forgiving spirit like Joseph, free your mind from bitterness and ask God to let you know the lessons He wants you to learn or the reason He allowed you to go through that experience (Genesis 45:5; 50:16-20). If you are wrong, accept responsibility for it, make corrections and move on (Psalm 139:23-24). Unlike Cain, rejection must be well managed so that it does not degenerate into anger or jealousy (Genesis 4:5, 8; Hebrews 12:15).Christian-themed motivational products

Some other ways to handle rejection may be to: make peace as much as possible (Hebrews 12:14). Turn to God and ask Him for help (Psalm 121:1). Trust God and fear not (Psalm 56:4). Address the issue on the ground and never sweep it under the carpet. Consulting a counsellor or therapist may also be of great help.

To avoid being rejected by God, believers must obey His instructions promptly and completely.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should discuss if rejection can lead to withdrawal or pulling out from activities.

CONCLUSION: Do not write yourself off, God can use rejection to open a bigger door as long as you are not rejected by God.

QUESTIONS:

Identify four people who experienced rejection in the Bible.

Mention three (3) ways to handle rejection.

FURTHER READING:

Sunday: Genesis 15:1 (KJV)

After these things the word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward.

Monday: Psalm 27:3 (KJV)

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Tuesday: Proverbs 3:25 (KJV)

Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Wednesday: Isaiah 7:4 (KJV)

And say unto him, Take heed, and be quiet; fear not, neither be fainthearted for the two tails of these smoking firebrands, for the fierce anger of Rezin with Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

Thursday: Isaiah 35:4 (KJV)

Say to them that are of a fearful heart, Be strong, fear not: behold, your God will come with vengeance, even God with a recompence; he will come and save you.

Friday: Matthew 10:26 (KJV)

Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known.

Saturday: Romans 8:15 (KJV)

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

ASSIGNMENT: Write out five (5) ways Jephthah and Joseph handled rejection (2X5=10 Marks).

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

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.

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.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

Christ was Thy first teacher,

The Holy Spirit, great teacher,

Does manifest in thee.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,

This testimony is sure,

That God, the Father Almighty,

Poured His blessing on Thee

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.

O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day

I rejoice to see Thee,

Will thou pass over me today?

Without my being blest?