Adult:

Luke 15:13 (KJV)

“And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.”

YAYA:

James 1:6 (NKJV)

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.”

Adult Bible Passage: Luke 19:11–27

YAYA Bible Passage: James 1:6–8

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Luke 19:11–27

This passage reveals that God entrusts believers with resources (“pounds”) and expects accountability and productivity before His return. It emphasizes responsibility, stewardship, and consequences for how we use what God has given.

From the passage we learn:

• Jesus taught that the Kingdom would not appear immediately (v11)

• A nobleman gave his servants money (“pounds”) before traveling (v13)

• He commanded them to “occupy” (do business/invest) till he returns (v13)

• Faithful servants traded and multiplied their resources (v16–19)

• One servant kept the pound and produced nothing (v20)

• The unproductive servant was judged and lost his portion (v24–26)

👉 God expects multiplication, not preservation or waste

🔎 Reflection: What am I doing with what God has entrusted to me?

The phrase "Occupy till I come" is a biblical reference in Luke 19:13 (KJV) from the "Parable of the Minas" or the "Parable of the Pounds". Other versions put this as "Do business till I come" (NKJV), "Put this money to work till I come" (NIV), "Invest this money for me while I am gone" (NLT), and "Operate with this until I return" (Message).

🔥 A. WHAT “THE POUND” REPRESENTS

1️⃣ Represents what God gives to fulfill purpose
2️⃣ God’s investment in a believer’s life
3️⃣ Includes:

• Life/breath 📖 2 Corinthians 5:15

• Salvation 📖 Acts 9:13–15

• Health 📖 Mark 5:18–20

• Resources 📖 Luke 10:33–35

• Influence 📖 Esther 4:12–17

• Grace/anointing 📖 1 Corinthians 15:10

• Knowledge 📖 Ephesians 3:2–5

• Spiritual gifts 📖 1 Corinthians 12:4–7

🌍 B. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH THE POUND

1️⃣ Spend it (waste it)
📖 Luke 12:16–21

2️⃣ Keep it (do nothing)
📖 Luke 19:20

3️⃣ Invest it (multiply it)
📖 Luke 19:16–18

🔥 C. EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO WASTED THEIR POUND

• Samson — wasted strength and anointing 📖 Judges 16:18–21

• Solomon — misused wisdom and influence 📖 1 Kings 11:1–4

• Nebuchadnezzar — pride in achievements 📖 Daniel 4:29–33

• Prodigal Son — wasted resources 📖 Luke 15:12–13

👉 Lesson: Misuse of God’s gifts leads to loss

Doubt is a state of being unsure of something resulting from uncertainty and suffering. Doubt also emerge when expectations do not match reality or when people resign to their fate (Luke 1: 11-18).

📘 A. DOUBT AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

1️⃣ Doubt challenges faith
📖 James 1:6; Mark 9:24

2️⃣ It arises from fear, suffering, or confusion
📖 Matthew 14:31; John 20:27

3️⃣ Doubting God has consequences:

• Zechariah became mute 📖 Luke 1:11–20

• Naaman almost missed healing 📖 2 Kings 5:10–14

• A lord died for doubting 📖 2 Kings 7:19–20

👑 B. ADDRESSING DOUBT

1️⃣ Hold onto God’s Word
📖 Psalm 119:105; John 17:17

2️⃣ Trust God’s promises
📖 Joshua 21:45; 2 Corinthians 1:20

3️⃣ Choose faith over fear
📖 Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:28

4️⃣ Study Scripture deeply
📖 Acts 17:11; 2 Timothy 2:15

5️⃣ Pray and trust God
📖 Philippians 4:6–7; Psalm 34:4

6️⃣ Seek godly counsel
📖 Proverbs 11:14

7️⃣ Remember past faithfulness
📖 Lamentations 3:21–23

How Both Classes Connect

Adult Class → Use your “pound” (responsibility)

YAYA Class → Overcome doubt (faith stability)

Together they reveal:

👉 You cannot effectively use your “pound” if doubt controls your life.

Key Connections:

• Faith fuels productivity

• Doubt hinders execution

• Responsibility requires confidence in God

• Stewardship demands spiritual stability

Living in Alignment

🔎 Ask Yourself:

• Am I using or wasting what God gave me?

• Am I delaying action because of doubt?

• Do I trust God enough to act?

• Am I productive in my calling?

Spiritual Checkpoints

• Faith

• Responsibility

• Discipline

• Trust

• Obedience

👉 A believer must act in faith to fulfill purpose

🏆 COMPETITION PREPARATION

Be able to explain:

✔ Meaning of “Occupy till I come”
✔ What the pound represents
✔ What can be done with the pound
✔ Examples of wasted potential
✔ Meaning and consequences of doubt
✔ Ways to overcome doubt

Key Dangers to Avoid:

• Wasting God’s investment

• Living in doubt

• Fear-driven inaction

📖 Luke 19:13 (KJV)

“…Occupy till I come.”

👉 Adult and Yaya Weekly Homework

👉 Adult and Yaya Mock Quiz

Father, help me to use what You have given me wisely and deliver me from doubt. Strengthen my faith to fulfill my purpose. In Jesus’ name, Amen.