RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 6 March  2022, Lesson 24 –SERVE GOD

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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022
AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 6TH OF MARCH, 2021
LESSON TWENTY SEVEN (27)
TOPIC: SERVE GOD

BIBLE TEXT: Deuteronomy 28:1-5
[1]And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth:
[2]And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.
[3]Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.
[4]Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
[5]Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.

HYMN FOR TODAY: It pays to serve Jesus I speak from my heart.

MEMORY VERSE: And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee. Exodus 23:25

LESSON AIM: At the end of this study, the teens should know how to serve God in an acceptable way.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Serving God attracts divine blessings

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INTRODUCTION: As we continue to explore the blessings of God in all areas, we want to look at how serving God can contribute to us experiencing God’s blessing. To serve means to perform duties or services for someone. In this case to God. Serving God is one way we respond to His love, to what He has done, what He is doing and what He will do for us.

STUDY GUIDE
Lessons From Our Bible Text:

1. God’s blessings are conditional. That is seen in the use of the word “if”. Deut. 28:1.
2. Our obedience must be full, for us to enjoy His complete blessings. Corinthians 10:6
3. Our obedience is the trigger for His blessings. Matt 6:33.
4. We must “carefully follow” His command. Deut 28: 1, Exodus 23:22

Make A List Of The Blessings Outlined In Our Text: Duet 28:1-5

1. ……………………………….
2. ……………………………….
3. ……………………………….
4. ……………………………….
5. ……………………………….

Why Should We Serve God?

1. It brings joy to God’s heart and to our hearts. Ps. 100:2
2. We will receive a reward and commendation. 2 Cor. 5:10, Matthew 25:21.
3. Our resources are given to us for His good
   pleasure and ours. Luke 12:48.
4. Our faithful service results in the expansion of God’s kingdom
5. Serving God allows us to discover and develop our spiritual gifts.
6. 1 Peter 4:1
7. Matthew 25:40

How Should We Serve God?

1. Carefully
2. Faithfully
3. Loyally
4. Serve God by serving others
5. Teenagers to mention more

Where And When Should We Serve God? We can serve God anywhere, either in the church, in our community, in our homes and nation. 2 Timothy 4:2

LIFE APPLICATION: Do not mistake the blessings of God to the general blessings of rain and sunshine that we receive from God daily. These come upon everybody both saved and unsaved. But there is what we call divine blessing and this is what we are talking about in this study today. They are spiritual blessings that controls the physical blessings.

DISCUSSION: In groups of four or five, let the teenagers to think about ways they can serve God outside church. Groups to present their findings to the class.

CONCLUSION: Serving God brings blessings.

INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
Ask them – What is God saying in today’s lesson?
…………………………..
How can they apply this to their lives?
…………………………..
Let them put their prayer points here:
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