RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 14 June 2026 – Lesson 41
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TOPIC: John The Beloved (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 14 June 2026)
MEMORY VERSE: Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. – John 13:23 (KJV)
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BIBLE PASSAGE: John 19:25-27 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 14 June 2026)
25 Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.
26 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
27 Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.
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INTRODUCTION: John the Beloved, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, stands as a figure of deep faith and unparalleled devotion. He was born around 6 AD, in Galilee. He was one of the sons of Zebedee (Matthew 4:21) and a brother to James. He and James were originally fishermen on the Lake of Genesaret i.e. Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1-10). His mother’s name is Salome. He died around 101 AD, in Ephesus, Asia Minor. His life, marked by visions and profound writings, reveals a heart dedicated to love, truth, and the hope of eternal life.
LESSON OUTLINES
- HIS CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
1. HIS CHARACTER AND ACHIEVEMENTS
HIS CHARACTER
John wrote the Gospel of John, three epistles (1st, 2nd and 3rd John), and the Book of Revelation. Jesus nicknamed him and his brother James “Boanerges,” which means “sons of thunder” (Mark 3:17). Concerned for the honour of Jesus, but they were impatient and over-zealous (Luke 9:53-55). He was equally over-ambitious for spiritual honour and glory (Mark 10:35-40).
ACHIEVEMENTS
He was one of the three disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration with Jesus (Matthew 17:1). He was also one of the three witnesses to Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:37). He had access to some “classified” information from Jesus that others could not have (John 13:23-26). He was the only disciple at the foot of the cross with the women and Mary, Jesus’ mother, and at Jesus’ command took Mary into his care (John 19:25-27). Generally, he was believed to be the “other disciple” who ran with Peter to see the empty tomb (John 20:2-4). Не was among the 120 who were baptised with the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:13-14; 2:1-4). He was with Peter at the healing of the lame man in the temple (Acts 3:1-3). He went with Peter to visit the new disciples in Samaria, they both ministered the Holy Spirit baptism to the people (Acts 8:14-17). Exiled to the Isle of Patmos (Revelation 1:9), and there Christ appeared to him and showed him “things which must be hereafter” (Revelation 1:1-3; 4:1). He was known as the disciple “whom Jesus loved” (John 13:23).
2. LESSONS FROM HIS LIFE
Several lessons can be learned from the life of John the Beloved. As believers, we should be:
- Zealous for good works i.e. God’s work (Revelation 1:9; Galatians 6:9).
- Loyal and ready to help (John 19:25-27; Galatians 6:2).
- Concerned for the honour and glory of God and not our own (Mark 10:35-40; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
- Encouraged to stay close to Christ even when things go against us, God may have more for us (Revelation 1:9; Romans 8:28).
- Hardworking and resourceful. John was a fisherman before Christ called him, and he wrote five books of the New Testament (Mark 1:16-20).
CONCLUSION: The faith and devotion demonstrated by John the Beloved are worthy of emulation.
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QUESTIONS
- State four achievements of John the Beloved.
- What lessons can be learned from his life?
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: John 13:23 (KJV)
Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.
Monday: John 19:26 (KJV)
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son!
Tuesday: John 20:2 (KJV)
Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him.
Wednesday: John 21:7 (KJV)
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
Thursday: John 21:20 (KJV)
Then Peter, turning about, seeth the disciple whom Jesus loved following; which also leaned on his breast at supper, and said, Lord, which is he that betrayeth thee?
Friday: Revelation 1:1-3 (KJV)
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: 2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw. 3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Saturday: Revelation 4:1 (KJV)
After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention two (2) personal lessons you have learned from John the Beloved (5×2=10 Marks).
RCCG 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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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 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?
