Adult:

📖 Isaiah 30:21 (KJV)

“And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee…”

YAYA:

📖 Galatians 5:13 (NKJV)

“Do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh...."

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Matthew 13:13–17

YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 1 Corinthians 10:23–24

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Matthew 13:13–17 — Dull and Hearing Ears

From the passage we learn:

• People see but do not perceive (v13)

• They hear but do not understand (v13)

• Their hearts are hardened (v15)

• Their ears are dull of hearing (v15)

• Their eyes are closed to truth (v15)

• Those who truly see and hear are blessed (v16-17)

👉 This shows that spiritual dullness prevents understanding and growth.

🔎 Reflection: Are you hearing God clearly or ignoring His voice?

YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 1 Corinthians 10:23–24 — Boundaries for Freedom

From the passage we learn:

• Not everything lawful is beneficial (v23)

• Not everything edifies (v23)

• Believers should seek others’ good (v24)

👉 This teaches that freedom must be guided by responsibility and love.

🔎 Reflection: Do your choices benefit others or only yourself?

The ear gate is a channel for receiving information into the soul, requiring careful filtering.

🔴 A. Characteristics of “Dull Ears”

People with unhealthy eyes display the following:

1️⃣ Lack of interest in divine instruction
📖 Hebrews 5:11
📖 Matthew 13:15

2️⃣ Rebellion against God’s word
📖 Ezekiel 12:2

3️⃣ Refusal to listen or understand
📖 Zechariah 7:8–11

4️⃣ Spiritual immaturity
📖 Hebrews 5:11–12

5️⃣ Preference for false teachings
📖 2 Timothy 4:4

6️⃣ Desire for pleasing messages only
📖 2 Timothy 4:3

7️⃣ Unrefined (uncircumcised) ears
📖 Acts 7:51
📖 Acts 28:27

👉 Dull ears result in spiritual stagnation and disobedience.

🟢 B. Traits of “Obedient Ears”

Obedient ears are developed intentionally through discipline:

1️⃣ Complete obedience to God’s word
📖 Exodus 24:7

2️⃣ Belief in God’s works
📖 Psalm 44:1

3️⃣ Willingness to accept correction
📖 Proverbs 25:12

4️⃣ Enjoying blessings through obedience
📖 Isaiah 1:19

5️⃣ Commitment to truth and holiness
📖 Joshua 24:24–25
📖 1 Peter 1:14

6️⃣ Sincerity (no hypocrisy)
📖 Ephesians 6:5–6

7️⃣ Delight in God’s will
📖 Psalm 40:8

8️⃣ Quickness to hear
📖 James 1:19

9️⃣ Loyalty to God
📖 Deuteronomy 13:4

🔟 Identity as God’s people
📖 Psalm 100:3

👉 Obedient ears produce spiritual growth and divine guidance.

Untoward freedom is freedom without boundaries, leading to sinful behaviour.

🔴 A. Description and Manifestations

1️⃣ Lawlessness (disregard for God’s will)
📖 1 Peter 2:16

2️⃣ Flouting rules and authority
📖 Proverbs 30:17
📖 2 Chronicles 26:16–20

3️⃣ Rebellion against authority
📖 Isaiah 30:1
📖 1 Samuel 15:23

4️⃣ Obeying the flesh
📖 Romans 8:4–6, 12–13

5️⃣ Evil practices under false liberty
📖 Micah 2:1

6️⃣ Reckless living (throwing caution away)
📖 Exodus 32:1–7
📖 Revelation 2:15
📖 1 John 2:15–17

👉 Untoward freedom leads to sin, disorder, and destruction.

🟢 B. Constituents of True Freedom

1️⃣ Freedom from sin
📖 Romans 6:14

2️⃣ Freedom from oppression
📖 Isaiah 54:14

3️⃣ Freedom from sickness
📖 Matthew 9:35

4️⃣ Freedom from principalities and powers
📖 Romans 8:37–39
📖 Colossians 2:15

5️⃣ Freedom from bondage
📖 Galatians 5:1

6️⃣ Freedom from curses
📖 Galatians 3:13

7️⃣ Freedom from fear
📖 2 Timothy 1:7

8️⃣ Freedom from eternal punishment
📖 John 3:15–18

👉 True freedom is found in Christ and within His boundaries.

How Both Classes Connect

Adult Class → Guard what you hear (Ear Gate)
YAYA Class → Guard how you use freedom

Together:

👉 Spiritual success depends on disciplined hearing and controlled living.

• The ear shapes understanding

• Freedom shapes behaviour

📖 James 1:22
“Be ye doers of the word…”

A transformed believer will:

• listen to God carefully

• obey divine instructions

• use freedom responsibly

• live within godly boundaries

🔎 Ask Yourself:

• Do I listen to God or ignore His voice?

• Am I using my freedom wisely?

• Do my choices honour God?

🏆 COMPETITION PREPARATION

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

✔ Meaning of the ear gate
✔ Characteristics of dull vs obedient ears
✔ Definition of untoward freedom
✔ Manifestations of abused freedom
✔ Constituents of true freedom

Participants should be able to explain clearly:

✔ Why believers must filter what they hear
✔ Why freedom must have boundaries

📖 Galatians 5:13 (KJV)
“…use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh…”

👉 Adult and Yaya Weekly Homework

👉 Adult and Yaya Mock Quiz: Lessons 1 – 30

Father, help me to hear Your voice clearly and obey You fully. Teach me to use my freedom wisely and live within Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.