RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGE 6-8) TEACHER’S Manual 5 September 2021, Lesson ONE (01) – TOPIC: WHAT IS BLESSING?
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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGE 6-8)
TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 5TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2021
LESSON ONE (01)
TOPIC: WHAT IS BLESSINGS*
BIBLE TEXT: Luke 2:1-21
[1]And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
[2](And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
[3]And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
[4]And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
[5]To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
[6]And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
[7]And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
[8]And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
[9]And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
[10]And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
[11]For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
[12]And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
[13]And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
[14]Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
[15]And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
[16]And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
[17]And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
[18]And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
[19]But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
[20]And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
[21]And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
MEMORY VERSE: James 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is
from above, and cometh down from the Father ot lights, with whom is no
variableness, neither shadow of turning”.
LESSON AIM: The children will know that every good gift is from God.
CHILD RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to rely on Jesus for good gifts
INTRODUCTION: Children! What is a blessing? (give room for answers). A blessing is a special gift from God. God says that when He blesses us, He does not add sorrow. This means that when God gives you a gift, it is something extra special. Long ago, God gave a special gift to the whole world through a virgin who was engaged to be married. That gift is God’s own Jesus
PROGRESSION OF EVENTS: Luke 2:1-21: The Roman ruler August Ceasar sent messages to every citizen of Israel to go back to the town of origin to be counted in a census.
- Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary left Nazareth to go to Bethlehem to be counted in a census
- The journey was very tiring for Mary and by the time they got to Bethlehem, there was no room in any Inn because of the crowd
- Because of the need for Mary to have the baby, they stayed in a stable.
- She gave birth to a son and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him on a manger
- Shepherds watched their flocks by night on a hill outside of Bethlehem when an Angel of the Lord appeared to them in
glorious light which made them afraid - The Angel announced the good news of the birth of the Saviour in Bethlehem that night.
GOSPEL CONNECTION: Jesus is the Saviour of the world. He came into the world to save mankind, which is you and me, from our sins because of the love of God. John 3:16 says that God’s love for the world is the reason He sent His Son Jesus to take the punishment of your sins by shedding His life-blood on the cross. - Suddenly, many other Angels were praising God for this special gift.
- The Shepherds hurried to Bethlehem where they found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger
CLIMAX: The Shepherd told all who will listen to the good news the Angels brought.
CONCLUSION: Of all the gifts that anyone could ever give, the shepherds knew that God’s gift was the best. God had given this baby to the world.
CHALLENGE: God gives good gifts and He gave Jesus to the whole world as a blessing so that we can have our sins forgiven if we put our trust in Him. If your trust is in Jesus as Lord and Saviour, He wants you to tell others about the good news of Jesus and what he came to do on earth. This week, tell others that Jesus loves them.
INVITATION: Jesus wants you to put your trust in Him as Lord and Saviour by accepting him into your life (John 1:12)
DAILY DEVOTION:
SUNDAY – GENESIS 1:1-5
MONDAY – GENESIS 1:6-10
TUESDAY – GENESIS 1:11-15
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