RCCG YAYA Sunday School Students Manual 23 March 2025 Lesson 30 – Dealing With Fear
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TOPIC: Dealing With Fear (RCCG Sunday School Manual For Young Adults And Youths (YAYA)
MEMORY VERSE: “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” – 1 John 4:18 (KJV)
BIBLE PASSAGE: Isaiah 41:10-14 (KJV) (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 23 March 2025 HYMN)
10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
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11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
13 For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the Lord, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
Also Read:
– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 23 March 2025 – Parenting Like God
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INTRODUCTION: The Bible mentions two specific types of fear. First is the ‘fear of the Lord’ which is beneficial and is to be encouraged (Joshua 24:14; Psalm 111:10). It is a reverential awe of God, a respect for His power and glory. It is also a proper respect for His wrath and anger. The second type is harmful and is to be overcome (1 John 4:18). It is to be afraid of something or someone. The focus of this lesson is to learn how to deal with the detrimental type of fear.
LESSON OUTLINES:
- Constituents Of Detrimental Fear
- Consequences Of Fear And How To Overcome.
1. CONSTITUENTS OF DETRIMENTAL FEAR
Usually, the devil capitalises on our limited knowledge of the word of God and what the future holds for us (Jeremiah 29:10-11). The constituents of fear vary but usually include wild or negative imaginations (Joshua 1:9); remembrance of a painful past event (Genesis 50:15-18); and a threat of harm (Genesis 20:9-11).
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Fear is common among humans. The fear of; criticism (Matthew 26:69-73), losses (Job 3:25), old age (Psalm 71:9), illhealth/death (1 Kings 19:2-3), loneliness, rejection (Genesis 32:3-8), failure/success (Proverbs 30:7-9) and defeat (1 Samuel 17:4, 10-11).
The Bible also reveals the close associates of fear: discouragement (Deuteronomy 1:21); Anxiety (Philippians 4:6); Worry (Matthew 6:25-34); Panic (Deuteronomy 20:3-4); etc.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How do you feel when you are afraid?
2. CONSEQUENCES OF FEAR AND HOW TO OVERCOME
When people live in constant fear, whether from physical danger in their environment or perceived threats, they can become incapacitated. Fear can cause emotional shock which is injurious to our health and can lead to death (Genesis 32:7; 1 Samuel 4:13-18). Medically, fear can weaken our immune system and can also cause cardiovascular damage. It can cause gastro-intestinal problems such as ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome and decreased fertility. It can lead to accelerated ageing and premature death. Spiritually, fear stifles our thinking and actions (Matthew 25:25). It creates indecisiveness that results in stagnation (Exodus 14:10-13). It puts its victims in perpetual bondage and torments (Romans 8:15; 1 John 4:18). Fear may lead to failure, pain and destruction of destiny (Genesis 3:6-10; Numbers 14:1-4). Fear creates doubt, blocks blessings and hinders prayer (James 1:6-8).
To overcome harmful fear, you must be sure of your salvation and stand firm in the faith (2Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 5:1). Put your trust in the Lord and rely on the leading of the Holy Spirit always (Psalm 125:1-3; Proverbs 3:5-6). You need to confront your fears and refuse to be intimidated by the enemy, unfavourable situations or negative circumstances. (Psalm 27:1, 3; 56:11). Above all, constantly apply the word of God, engage in spiritual exercises and visualise the way out of any problem through the lens of the word of God (John 5:39; Colossians 3:16). Finally, strive to resist fear and break its hold over your heart (James 4:7; Revelation 12:11).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Have you ever conquered fear? Kindly share your experience.
CONCLUSION: Fear complicates situations. Reject fear and receive the spirit of courage and boldness (Proverbs 28:1).
QUESTIONS:
- What is the scope of detrimental fear?
- What are the consequences of fear and the way out?
FURTHER READING:
Monday: Genesis 50:15-18 (KJV)
15 And when Joseph’s brethren saw that their father was dead, they said, Joseph will peradventure hate us, and will certainly requite us all the evil which we did unto him. 16 And they sent a messenger unto Joseph, saying, Thy father did command before he died, saying, 17 So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him. 18 And his brethren also went and fell down before his face; and they said, Behold, we be thy servants.
Tuesday: 1 Samuel 4:13-18 (KJV)
13 And when he came, lo, Eli sat upon a seat by the wayside watching: for his heart trembled for the ark of God. And when the man came into the city, and told it, all the city cried out. 14 And when Eli heard the noise of the crying, he said, What meaneth the noise of this tumult? And the man came in hastily, and told Eli. 15 Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see. 16 And the man said unto Eli, I am he that came out of the army, and I fled to day out of the army. And he said, What is there done, my son? 17 And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken. 18 And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the side of the gate, and his neck brake, and he died: for he was an old man, and heavy. And he had judged Israel forty years.
Wednesday: Exodus 14:10-13 (KJV)
10 And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the Lord. 11 And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt? 12 Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness. 13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
Thursday: Genesis 20:9-11 (KJV)
9 Then Abimelech called Abraham, and said unto him, What hast thou done unto us? and what have I offended thee, that thou hast brought on me and on my kingdom a great sin? thou hast done deeds unto me that ought not to be done. 10 And Abimelech said unto Abraham, What sawest thou, that thou hast done this thing? 11 And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
Friday: Numbers 14:1-4 (KJV)
And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night. 2 And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness! 3 And wherefore hath the Lord brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt? 4 And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.
Saturday: James 1:6-8 (KJV)
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. 7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. 8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Sunday: 2 Kings 6:15 (KJV)
And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?
ASSIGNMENT: Mention two (2) people who entertained fear in the Bible with references. (5X2=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?
