RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL
LESSON THIRTY-TWO
SUNDAY, 9TH APRIL 2017
TOPIC: KEYS TO SIGNS AND WONDERS
MEMORY VERSE: ‘’And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch." - Acts 5:12
BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 16:17-18
INTRODUCTION:
Every door has a key that unlocks it. So also signs and wonders have keys that open them (Isaiah 22:22). Whatever God does is for a purpose and there is also time of signs and wonders (Eccles 3:1). This is the essence of today's lesson. May signs and wonders be our experience even as we learn at the feet of Jesus Christ
LESSON OUTLINES
1. Signs and wonders described
2. Keys to signs and wonders
SIGNS AND WONDERS DESCRIBED
A sign is a token, proof or indication of a remarkable event that witnesses to supernatural interventions (Exodus 3:12; Isaiah 7:14).
A wonder is the product of.a miracle which causes great astonishment (Mark 2:10-12; Acts 3:6-10). The Lord Jesus Christ assures every believer in Him of signs and wonders (John 14:12). Satan, through evil spirits, torments mankind and he is responsible for all sorts of abnormal behavior (Mark 5:2-5). Thanks to God who through our Lord Jesus Christ came not only to expose demonic activities but also to give us victory over them (1Corinthians 15:57; 1John 3:8b). Some people will not believe the gospel until they see signs and wonders (John 4:48; Acts 5:12-14). God confirms the calling of His ministers with signs and wonders (Psalm 104:4; Mark 16:17-18).
KEYS TO SIGNS AND WONDERS
A believer can both enjoy and manifest signs and wonders. The first key to enjoying signs and wonders is great expectation that is established on the integrity and the will of God (Matthew 9:20-22; Numbers 23:19). Other keys include: total obedience (John 2:5; 1Kings 17:13-16), lifestyle of praise and worship (Acts 16:25-26; 2Chronicles 20:21-23), prayer of faith (Matthew 8:8-13; James 5:14-15), humility (2Kings 5:10-14), sharing testimonies (1Samuel 17:34-37), giving (2Kings 4:10-17), and persistence (Matthew 15:22-28).
To manifest signs and wonders, a believer must do the following in addition to the keys mentioned above:
1. Totally yield his body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God (Romans 12:1; 2Timothy 2:20-21). This implies a life of consecration unto the Lord.
2. Serve God wholeheartedly (1Corinthians 15:10; Acts 19:11-12).
3. Absolute compliance to divine instruction (Exodus 17:6).
4. Soul winning (Mark 16:15, 17-18).
5. Deep fellowship with the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:5,
CONCLUSION:
Keys are of no value when not used. Hence, doors remain shut. You need to apply these keys in order to enjoy and manifest signs and wonders.
QUESTIONS
1. What are signs and wonders?
2. How can you unlock the door to signs and wonders?