Adult:

📖 Acts 5:12 (KJV)

“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.”

YAYA:

📖 1 Corinthians 3:3 (NKJV)

“For you are still carnal. For where there are envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men?"

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Mark 16:17–20

Jesus declared that signs and miracles would accompany those who believe.

YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 Hebrews 5:12–14

The writer rebukes believers who had remained spiritually immature instead of growing deeper in faith.

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Mark 16:17–20 — Signs That Follow Believers

In this passage, Jesus explained that believers would operate in supernatural authority.

From the passage we learn:

• Believers will cast out demons in Jesus’ name (v17)

• They will speak with new tongues (v17)

• They will overcome dangerous situations without harm (v18)

• They will lay hands on the sick and they will recover (v18)

• After Jesus ascended, the disciples went everywhere preaching while the Lord confirmed His word with miracles (v19–20)

These signs demonstrate that God still works through believers today.

🔎 Reflection: Do I believe that God still performs miracles today?

YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 Hebrews 5:12–14 — Growing Beyond Spiritual Infancy

In this passage, The writer rebuked believers who had remained spiritually immature.

From the passage we learn:

• Some believers should already be teachers but still need to be taught basic principles (v12)

• They still require “milk” instead of “solid food” (v12)

• Those who live on milk are inexperienced in the word of righteousness (v13)

• Mature believers are those who train their senses to discern good and evil (v14)

This passage emphasizes that spiritual maturity requires deliberate growth and discipline.

🔎 Reflection: Am I growing deeper in my spiritual walk or remaining spiritually stagnant?

A miracle is an extraordinary event that demonstrates God’s supernatural intervention in human affairs. Miracles reveal God’s power, love, and presence in the lives of believers.

🔥A. Miracles in the Bible

Miracles appear throughout Scripture and confirm God's involvement in human history.

1️⃣ Creation itself is a miracle

📖 Genesis 1:1–3, 24

God created the universe and everything in it by His word.

2️⃣ Miracles in the Old Testament

God performed many miracles through His servants:

• The parting of the Red Sea

  📖 Exodus 14:15–16, 21–22

• Provision of manna and quail
  📖 Exodus 16:4, 15; Psalm 105:40

• Water from the rock
  📖 Numbers 20:2, 6–11

• The sun and moon standing still
  📖 Joshua 10:12–14

• Fire from heaven
  📖 1 Kings 18:30–39

• Daniel delivered from the lions
  📖 Daniel 6:18–23

• Naaman healed of leprosy
  📖 2 Kings 5:14

3️⃣ Miracles in the New Testament

Miracles were central to Jesus’ ministry.

• Healing the sick

  📖 John 4:46–53

• Feeding the multitudes
  📖 Mark 6:34–44

• Calming the storm
  📖 Mark 4:37–39

• Raising Lazarus from the dead
  📖 John 11:38–46

These miracles confirmed the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.

🔥 B. We Still Believe in Miracles

Although fake miracles exist, genuine miracles are still possible today.

• False miracles existed in the Bible
  📖 Exodus 7:11, 22; 8:7

• Sorcery was used to deceive people
  📖 Acts 8:9–10

However:

• Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever
  📖 Hebrews 13:8

• God still answers prayers
  📖 John 16:23–24

• The Holy Spirit still empowers believers
  📖 Acts 2:1–4; Acts 1:8

👉 In summary, God still performs wonders today.

Spiritual maturity is the process of growing beyond spiritual infancy and developing Christlike character.

Believers are expected to grow into the fullness of Christ.

📖 Ephesians 4:13

📘 A. Signs of Spiritual Immaturity

Some believers remain spiritually immature when they fail to grow in their faith.

Signs include:

• Selfishness and self-centered living
  📖 2 Timothy 3:2; Philippians 2:21

• Being gifted but lacking the fruit of the Spirit
  📖 1 Corinthians 12:7

• Being quick to speak and slow to listen
  📖 Proverbs 12:18; James 1:19

• Complaining and murmuring frequently
  📖 1 Corinthians 10:10

• Judging others while justifying oneself
  📖 John 8:7; Matthew 7:1

• Inability to endure sound doctrine
  📖 2 Timothy 4:3

• Being controlled by emotions and feelings
  📖 2 Corinthians 4:18

• Engaging in envy and strife
  📖 James 3:14–16

• Getting upset over small issues
  📖 Proverbs 19:11

• Loving the world and worldly systems
  📖 1 John 2:15–17

👑 B. The Journey to Spiritual Maturity

Spiritual maturity requires intentional growth.

Believers must:

• Walk daily in the Spirit
  📖 Romans 8:4, 14

• Feed consistently on God’s Word
  📖 Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15

• Practice obedience to God’s instructions
  📖 James 1:25

• Demonstrate the fruit of the Spirit
  📖 Galatians 5:22–24

• Forgive others
  📖 Colossians 3:13

• Accept correction and instruction
  📖 Proverbs 1:8; Proverbs 4:13

• Manage emotions and exercise self-control
  📖 Proverbs 16:32

• Maintain integrity and avoid worldly influence
  📖 Job 27:5; Proverbs 20:7

• Avoid strife and conflict
  📖 Proverbs 20:3

• Remain humble before God
  📖 Proverbs 22:4; James 4:6

• Put on the righteousness of Christ
  📖 Ephesians 4:24

Spiritual maturity requires continuous growth.

How Both Classes Connect

Adult Class → Experiencing God’s supernatural power
YAYA Class → Growing into spiritual maturity

Together they reveal:

👉 Spiritual growth prepares believers to carry God’s power responsibly.

Miracles reveal God’s power.

Maturity reveals God’s character.

Both are essential for a balanced Christian life.

Growing in Gifts and Character

God desires believers who grow spiritually while trusting His supernatural power.

📖 Jeremiah 33:3

A balanced Christian life requires:

• faith

• spiritual discipline

• obedience

• spiritual growth

🔎 Ask Yourself:

• Do I believe that God still performs miracles today?

• Am I growing spiritually or remaining immature?

• Do I feed regularly on God’s Word?

• Do my actions reflect spiritual maturity?

A believer who grows spiritually will:

• develop strong faith

• discern truth from deception

• live a disciplined Christian life

• reflect Christ’s character

🏆 COMPETITION PREPARATION

If you are representing RCCG HoD in the regional competition, focus on:

✔ Definition of miracles
✔ Examples of miracles in the Old Testament
✔ Examples of miracles in the New Testament
✔ Signs of spiritual immaturity
✔ Steps toward spiritual maturity

Participants should be able to explain clearly:

✔ Why miracles confirm God’s power
✔ Why believers must grow spiritually

📖 Hebrews 5:14 (KJV)

“But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age…”

👉 Adult and Yaya Weekly Homework

👉 Adult and Yaya Mock Quiz: Lessons 1 – 30

Father, help me to grow spiritually and strengthen my faith in Your power. Let my life reflect maturity in Christ and may I experience Your miracles daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.