RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 26 April 2026 – Lesson 34
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TOPIC: The Marriage Bed (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 26 April 2026)
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MEMORY VERSE: Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. – Hebrews 13:4 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 49:1-4 (KJV) (RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 26 April 2026)
1 And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.
2 Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.
Thankful to God
3 Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
4 Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.
INTRODUCTION: Simply put, the “marriage bed” is a “divan” that married people share. It describes the sacredness of the séxual intimacy between husband and wife. Ideally, it is a place of genuine love, faithfulness, longing and mutual satisfaction between husband and wife (Song of Solomon 1:15-16). Hebrews 13:4 declares that the marriage institution must be highly valued and the “marriage bed” (the couple’s séxual relationship) must be held in honour and not contaminated through sexual immorality because God will judge and punish the unchaste and adulterous. Faithfulness in marriage is important.
LESSON OUTLINES
- UNHOLY ALLIANCE
- KEEP IT PURE
1. UNHOLY ALLIANCE
The marriage bed will be defiled when the couple become unfaithful in their union (Hebrews 13:4). This impurity may stem from being involved in any form of adultery which Proverbs 6:32 depicts as a lack of understanding and destruction to the soul, acts of fornication (1 Corinthians 10:8a), extramarital séx with another person apart from one’s legal spouse and involvement in any form of séxual immorality (Romans 1:27-28; Leviticus 18:6, 17, 20, 23).
Other séxual vices that corrupt the marriage relationship include: lustful thoughts and actions which defile the marriage bed (1 Peter 2:11; Matthew 5:28; Proverbs 6:25-29); exposure to séxually illicit materials (Ephesians 5:5); roving eyes that are full of unhallowed séxual activities (2 Peter 2:14; Proverbs 6:25b); swift feet which hasten to destruction (Proverbs 7:10-12); flirting (2 Timothy 3:13); emotional cheating such as telephone séx/phone intimacy with the opposite séx (Romans 6:12-14) and suggestive séxual moves that attract temptations (Proverbs 7: 16-19).
2. KEEP IT PURE
God frowns at any form of infidelity in marriage (Hebrews 13:4b). Thus, the onus lies on married people to keep the sanctity of their marriage bed (1 Corinthians 7:2-5). A couple should discuss any untoward séxual pressure from a third party and seek godly counsel if necessary (Proverbs 11:14). They must be sincere in pointing out any séxual dissatisfaction experienced in their séxual affairs and wisely work at making it better (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10). Deliberately learn and grow your séxual intimacy together in the fear of God. Be a united force and uproot any stranger to your marriage bed (Proverbs 5:3-6). Enjoy what you have and be content with your spouse (Proverbs 5:15).
Flee from seductive influencers and lust Thessalonians 4:3-5). Renew your mind with God’s word (Psalm 119:11). Practice self-control (Proverbs 25:28). Always remember that the pleasure of sin is for a moment but the consequences are grave (Proverbs 20:17). Evade the wrath of God and abstain from sexual infidelity because God will not hold anyone guiltless (1 Corinthians 6:9; Proverbs 6:29). Avoid toxic friends/relationships (Proverbs 1:10; 13:20).
CONCLUSION: The sexual activities of married people must remain sacred as the partners remain faithful to each other, irrespective of time or distance.
QUESTIONS
- Identify four unholy alliances that can defile the marriage bed.
- Mention three ways couples can keep the marriage bed pure.
FURTHER READINGS:
Sunday: Hebrews 13:4 (KJV)
Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Thankful to God
Monday: Proverbs 20:17 (KJV)
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Tuesday: Proverbs 6:32 (KJV)
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
Wednesday: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (KJV)
9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alone when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up.
Thursday: Proverbs 11:14 (KJV)
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Friday: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (KJV)
3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God:
Saturday: Proverbs 1:10 (KJV)
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify two (2) unholy alliances that can defile the marriage bed (No 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?
