RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 12 february 2023, Lesson 24 – GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 12 february 2023, Lesson 24 – GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 12TH OF FEBRUARY, 2023
LESSON TWENTY FOUR (24)
TOPIC: GENTLENESS AND SELF-CONTROL

TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:24
[24]And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 2:7, “But we were gentle among you even as a nurse cherisheth her children”

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that gentleness and self-control are good virtues.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Gentleness and self-control are fruit of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION: Gentleness is a way for us as Christian to stand in contrast to the disorder and selfish conducts of the world, a display of God’s love to those who are walking in darkness and it is very important for us to exhibit godly character of self-control.

STUDY GUIDE
A WHO IS A GENTLE PERSON

A gentle person is one who, although right, although more powerful or more important, will not impose themselves over others.
A gentle person is very easy to be entreated.
A gentle person is kind and calm.

B. FEATURES OF GENTLENESS

Gentleness is not weakness
Gentleness is strength under control
It allows one to be tender
It allows us to be caring and nurturing to others
It helps us stay calm
It places the others first
It is selfless

C. OUR EXAMPLE OF GENTLENESS

Jesus is our model of Gentleness and care. 1 Pet.21-23
Apostle Paul is also another example. 1 The 2:7-8

D. IMPORTANCE OF SELF CONTROL
Self control as a fruit of the spirit is a form of Christian discipline which must be to the foundation of faith. It is the ability to discipline or control our life under Jesus Christ as Lord; it is gained through prayer, knowledge and exercise of the Christian faith.

E. HOW IS SELF CONTROL ATTAINED?
The decision to have self control is attained through daily
a. Through prayer.
b. Knowledge of the word of God
c. Following the Lord, Luke 9:23.
d. Making conscious effort to give up sinful practices and
e. Bringing oneself under control of Jesus Christ and His ways.

F. MENTION AREAS WE MUST PRACTICE SELF CONTROL. ROM 12:1-2
Self control must be practiced in good and right things:-

Eating
Pleasure
Dressing
Music
Acquiring things: handset, clothing etc
Temper
Use of tongue (talking)

LIFE APPLICATION: We should be gentle especially when we are defending our faith so the name of God can be glorified.

CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ as our example, demonstrated self-control and gentleness during His earthly ministry. Therefore we too can do the same as His disciples through the help of the Holy Spirit.

DAILY DEVOTION:
SUNDAY: ROMANS 3:26-31
MONDAY: ROMANS 4:1-7
TUESDAY: ROMANS 4:8-15
WEDNESDAY: ROMANS 4:16-1
THURSDAY: ROMANS 4:20-25
FRIDAY: ROMANS 5:1-7
SATURDAY: ROMANS 5:8-15

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