OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to seek you diligently in the name of Jesus.
BIBLE PASSAGE: John 19:25-27 (KJV)
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.
MEMORY VERSE: Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. – John 13:23 (KJV)
LESSON 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.
THE CHARACTER CALLED JOHN THE BELOVED
- 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).
JOHN THE BELOVED ACHIEVEMENTS
- John the Beloved 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).
- He was among the 120 who were baptized 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).
LESSONS FROM JOHN THE BELOVED’S LIFE
Like John the Beloved, Believers 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.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to be loyal and zealous for Your work.
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?
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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