RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 21 November 2021, Lesson 12 – TOPIC: REVISION 2

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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL 2021/2022
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 21ST OF NOVEMBER, 2021
LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: REVISION 2

• Revise the previous lessons with the children

• Ask them questions to ensure lessons have been well understood.

• Tell your class to review the previous lessons during the week.

SUMMARY OF LESSON 7-11
LESSON SEVEN (07)
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING THE BLESSING OF HOLY SPIRIT (GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT)

MEMORY VERSE: John 15:26 “But when the comforter is come, whom will send unto you from the Father, even the spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me”

LESSON AIM: The children will know the importance of The Holy Spirit in their lives.

CENTRAL TRUTH: The Holy Spirit is a divine personality

INTRODUCTION: The Holy spirit is not a mere impersonal force, He is not a mere power that we can get hold of and use, He is not a mere influence that we feel. He is a person who seeks to get hold of us and use us. He speaks, he knows, He can be grieved

STUDY GUIDE:
A. WHO IS GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT?

1. He is the third person in trinity-2 Corinthians 13:14
2. He is eternally self existent
3. He is immutable – Isa 15:29, Ps 102:26-27
4. He is Holy – 1 Peter 1:16
5. The Great teacher – John 14:26, Luke 12:12
6. Comforter – Isa. 51:12

B. FUNCTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit:
a. He comforts believers-Acts 9:31
D. Convicts of sins- John 16:7-11, Acts 2:37
C. Helps and gives victory in temptation Romans 8:2, 26-27
d. Helps in prayer- Romans 8:26 -27
e Fills believers with joy, peace, boldness. Romans 15:13, 2Timothy
1:7
f. Quickens and heals our body – Romans 8:11
g. Comforts, counsels and commands Isaiah 11:1-2, John 14:26
h. He guides – John 16:13
i. He gives joy – Acts 13:52

C. CONDITIONS IN RECEIVING BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

1. Repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour- Gal.3:2,5
2. Humble and dedicate yourself to God – James 4:10
3. Live a godly life and avoid sin- 1 John 3:8-10
4. Earnest Prayer of faith – Luke 11:11-13
5. Realization that the Holy Spirit is for every believer -John 14:16-18

CONCLUSION: The Holy spirit is a Divine personality who, we must honor, love, worship, fellowship and listen to.

INVITATION: The Holy spirit guides and directs us, accept the Lord into your heart today and you will forever be blessed.

Also Read: Open Heaven 21 November 2021 –Topic: THE TONGUE IS A FIRE 

ACTIVITY: Mention five works of the holy spirit

LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN I (GOOD HEALTH)

BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 23:26
[26]There shall nothing cast their young, nor be barren, in thy land: the number of thy days I will fulfil.

MEMORY VERSE: 3 John 1:2 “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health even as they soul prospereth”.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know the ways to enjoy good health.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Good health is a gift from God.

INTRODUCTION: God sent His angel ahead of the children of Israel to prepare a place for them. God told them to be obedient to his instructions and He wil fight for them. He charged them not to worship or serve idols but rather they should worship the LORD their God and His blessings will be on their food and water. Also He will take away sickness from among them. To be healthy means to be free from sicknesses and diseases. God desire for all His children is to live a healthy life.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS GOOD HEALTH

1. The state of being vigorous and free from bodily or mental disease – Isa. 41:10
2. Health refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well being – Rom. 8:6

• Good health is physical, mental and social well being – 1 Pet. 5:7

B. HOW TO PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH

1. Exercise regularly – 1 Timothy 4:8
2. Cheerful heart – Prov. 17:22
3. Remove jealousy out of your life – Prov. 14:30
4. Have the spirit of love Prov. 14:30
5. Be hardworking – Proverbs 31
6. Fasting often
7. Take lots of water
8. Eat healthily (fruits and vegetables)
9. Have enough rest( healthy sleep)
10. Serve God faithfully – Exodus 23:25

C. WHY DO YOU NEED GOOD HEALTH

1. So as to live a longer and active life
2. To be able to handle stress
3. To have grace to fulfill your destiny.
4. To be able to fulfill your God given assignment (ministry)

D. Biblical examples of healthy people.

1. Hebrew women – Exodus 1:15-19
2. Caleb – Joshua 14:10-13
3. Moses – Deut. 34:7
4. Joshua – Joshua 14:11
5. Those that wait upon God – Isaiah 40:31

CONCLUSION: God is interested in your health so that you can be fit to do His work.

INVITATION: Accept Jesus into your heart

LESSON NINE (09)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN 2 (SPIRITUAL BLESSING)

TEXT: Ephesians 1:1-3
[1]Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
[2]Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
[3]Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

MEMORY VERSE: Ephesians 1:3 ” Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”

LESSON AIM: To let the children desire spiritual blessings.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Salvation brings spiritual blessings.

INTRODUCTION: Every other blessings come from God but the most to be desired of all is the spiritual blessing. Spiritual blessings is a function of our relationship with God. It takes a child who has surrendered his or her life to
Jesus to experience spiritual blessings. Note that spiritual blessings open door for the inflow of other blessings.

STUDY GUIDE:
A. HOWCAN WE ACCESS SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS

1. Accept Jesus as your Lord and savior – John 1:12
2. Walk in the spirit – Galatians 5:166
3. Worship God in spirit and truth – John 4:23-24
4. Give yourself to prayer and fasting – Mark 9:28-29
5. Have faith in God – Mathew 17:20
6. Study the bible daily – Psalm 1:1-2
7. Evangelize, talk to someone about Jesus on daily basis – Romans 1:16
8. Live a holy life- Hebrews 12:14

B. WHATARE SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS?

1. Justification, declared righteous (Romans 5:9; 2 Corinthians 5:21).
2. No condemnation by God (Romans 8:1, 33-34;5:16).
3. Salvation (2 Timothy 2:10;1 Timothy 1:15; Matthew 1:21).
4. Redemption (Ephesians 1:7; Romans 3:24; Colossians 1:14).
5. Spiritual refreshment (John 7:37-39, ACis 3:19; Matthew 11:28).
6. Victory (1 Corinthians 15:57).
7. The grace of God (Ephesians 1:6;2 Timothy 1:9;2:1).
8. The love of God (Romans 8:39; 1 John 3:1-2; 4:9-10, 16).
9. The love of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:14; Ephesians : ).
10. Spiritual security (John 10:27-28; Romans 8:37-39).
11. Deliverance from darkness (Colossians 1:13; Acts 26:18).
12. Light from God (John 1:4;3:21; 8:12; 1 John 1:5-7).
13. Death to sin (Romans 6:1-11;1 Peter 2:24).
14. Resurrection to life (Colossians 2:12-13; Romans 6:3-11).
15. The Holy Spirit (Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 3:14;4:6).
16. Fellowship with God (1 Corinthians 1:9;1 John 1:3).
17. Inheritance in heaven (Ephesians 1:11, 14; Romans 8:17).
18. Adoption into God’s family (Ephesians 1:5; Romans 8:14-17).
19. Spiritual birth (1 Peter 1:3, 23; 1 John 5:1).
20. Promise of glorification (Romans 8:17-18; Colossians 3:4).
21. Access to God in prayer (John 16:23-24; Ephesians 2:18).
22. Cure for anxiety (John 14:1; Philippians 4:6-7).
23. New creation (2 Corinthians 5:17; Ephesians 2:10).

CONCLUSION: We have been given spiritual blessings in Jesus Christ.

INVITATION: To access this blessings, you must give your life to Christ.

LIFE APPLICATION: The spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ Jesus has given us the power to live a life of dominion in this world.

Also Read: Open Heaven 20 November 2021 –Topic: WISE WIVES BUILD THEIR HOMES 

LESSON TEN (10)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN (LONG LIFE)

TEXT: Psalms 91:16
[16]With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation

Proverbs 3:1-2
[1]My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
[2]For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

MEMORY VERSE: Psalms 91:16 “With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation”

LESSON AIM: To let children know that God can bless them with long life and a fulfilled life

CENTRAL TRUTH: Long life is your heritage in Christ

INTRODUCTION: In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedy. People that were expected to be alive were dead. A lot of young people were dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil has some powers to kill but the only strongest power is the power of God. Just as the Bible has principles for long life, it also outlines what could cause short life. God’s original plan for man was life not death, health not sickness, energy not weariness and radiance not dullness. So, if Brother Adam had not sinned, he would have lived forever. The Bible emphasizes that God is not interested in short life. A situation where young people are dying shows that a lot of things are going wrong. Deuteronomy 6:1-2

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF SHORT LIFE?

1. Disobedience to parents: Ephesians 6:1-3, Ephesians 6:12
2. Not walking in the way of the Lord: Failure to walk in the way of the Lord will bring short life. Deut 5:33
   3 Failure to study word of god at home:
3. Not fearing the lord: Proverb 10:27.
4. Failure to control the tongue: 1 Peter 3:10
5. Pursuing evil: Proverbs 11:19.
6. Forgetting the laws of God: This leads to short life.
7. Allowing an evil weight on your heart: Proverbs 17:22
8. Wounded heart and negative emotions-
9. Unforgiveness

B. PRINCIPLES OF LONG LIFE

1. Live by His word. Prov 31:2
2. You are what you confess. 1 Pet 3:10
3. Fasting prolong Long life. Deut 34:7
4. Have a balanced lifestyle. Eccl 7:18, Gal 5:16, 1 Cor 10:23
5. Honor your parents. Exo 20:12, Eph 6:1-3
6. Obedience and honour to parents (biological and spiritual parent. Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 1:13
7. Honour to servants of God 1 Kings 1:13
8. Believing the word of God spoken by his prophets. 1 Kings 8:1; Luke 2:25-38
9. Partnering in building God’s house. King Ezra 6:10
   10 Paying your vow. Psalm 61:56
10. Placing Your tomorrow in His hands. James 4:14-15

CONCLUSION: For through me your days wll be many, and years will be added your life. (Proverbs 9:11). Not only does God want each one of us to have a full lifespan, but also to have a life of abundance, in every area concerning us – spiritually, materially, emotionally and physically. (John 10:10) The Word of God gives us certain straightforward principles that will enable us to enjoy a long life on earth.

LIFE APPLICATION: Live long, stay strong and glorify Jesus through your life!

INVITATION: Long life is in Jesus Christ come today

LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN (WISDOM)

TEXT: James 1:5
[5]If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Daniel 1:20
[20]And in all matters of wisdom and understanding that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

MEMORY VERSE: Daniel 1:20 “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding that the king inquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm”.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that wisdom is a blessing.

CENTRAL TRUTH: God gives wisdom

INTRODUCTION: The book of James chapter 1 verse 5 talks about God that gives wisdom generously to anyone that lacks it and ask for it. Daniel and his friends in Babylon resolved not to defile themselves with the king’s food and wine that has been sacrificed to idols but chose to only eat vegetables. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in whole kingdom.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS WISDOM

1. Wisdom is the ability to discern what’s right from what’s wrong.
2. It is a gift that gives us the capability to make the right choice or decision.
3. Wisdom is the rightful application of knowledge.
4. Wisdom is the ability to make good judgement.

B. WISDOM AS A BLESSING
(a) For service Exodus 36-1-2 Deuteronomy 3:4 1 Kings 7:14
(b) For smooth administration and Good leadership 1 Kings 4:29-30, 1 Kings 10:4-8; 2 Chronicles 1:10, Ezra 7:25
(c). For peaceable living James 3:17 Colossians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 1-12
Proverbs 24:23
(d) For teaching Colossians 3:16, Mark 6:2, Psalm 105:22, Psalm 90:12, Job 32:7
(e) For demonstration of power 1 corinthians 2: 4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:24, Daniel 1:17, Ecc 9:18, proverbs 3:19
(f) For distinction of leadership Acts 7:10, 6:3 Daniel 12:17, Ecc 10:10, Daniel 5:11-14
(g) For your spiritual growth Luke 3:5-52 Daniel 2:23, Isaiah 1:2 Proverbs 4:7-8 Proverbs 19:8, Proverbs 23:23
(h) For excellent performance in your academics Joshua 1:8
(i) To make good and godly decisions

C. HOW TO BE WISE

1. Ask in faith from God. James 1:5
2. Ask faithfully. James 1:6-7
3. Be prudent (don’t be hasty in decision making. Prov 8:12
4. Be peaceful and considerate. James 3:12
5. Have a deep knowledge of the word of God.
6. Preach and practice the word of God. Prov. 11:30
7. Listen and obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

CONCLUSION: The more you know the word of God, the more you will be wise and you will be blessed indeed.

INVITATION: Inviting Jesus Christ into your life is a wise decision

LIFE APPLICATION: Wisdom is blessing, embrace it.

Open Heavens 2021 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.