RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 18 JUNE 2023, Lesson 42 –SUSTAINING THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 4 (THROUGH FASTING)

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 18TH OF JUNE, 2023
LESSON FORTY TWO(42)
TOPIC: SUSTAINING THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT 4 (THROUGH FASTING)

TEXT: Isaiah 58:6-8
[6]Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?
[7]Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
[8]Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 6:16, “moreover when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast, verily I say unto you they have their rewards.”

LESSON AIM: To let the children know the importance of fasting.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Fasting subdues the flesh.

INTRODUCTION: Fasting is a means of focusing our minds and bodies for spiritual reason. There are some challenges of life that we need to observe fasting before we can overcome them. Fasting draw us closer to God.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS FASTING?
Fasting is abstinence from food, drink or pleasure for a specific period time.

B. PURPOSE OF FASTING

To strengthen our prayers (Ezra 8:23)
To seek Gods guidance (Judges 20:26)
To seek deliverance or protection( 2 Chronicles 20:3-4)
To express repentance and a return to God (1 Samuel 7:6)
To humble oneself before God (1 King 21:27-28)
To express concern for the work of God (Nehemiah 1:3-4)
To overcome temptation and dedicate oneself to God (Matthew 4:1-11)
To ask for forgiveness from God.

B. BENEFITS OF FASTING

Make us grow close to God.
Feeling of more solidarity with those who suffer.
It increases self control.
It gives long life and divine health.
The glory of God will radiate on you.

C. SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF FASTING
Many of us think of fasting as a spiritual duty to God, depriving Ourselves of food and drink for a period of time in order to prove our love for Him.

A soul cleansing. 2 Corinthians 7:1
A new desire for God. Psalm 42:2
A deeper praise. Psalm 34:1
A sensitivity to God’s voice. Isaiah 30:21.
A new satisfaction. Psalms 17:15.
Builds spiritual intimacy. John 15:4-6
Brings clarity and direction
Breaks satanic strongholds. Ephesians 6:12
To get Godly wisdom. James 3:17

LIFE APPLICATION: As a child of God that wants to sustain the fire of the Holy Ghost, fasting is a must.

CONCLUSION: You need to fast with wisdom so as not to burn out. You need the guidance of the Holy Spirit to obtain result for fasting and praying should go together with it.

DAILY DEVOTION
SUNDAY 1 CORINTHIANS 12:10-15
MONDAY 1 CORINTHIANS 12:16-18
TUESDAY 1 CORINTHIANS 12:19-22
WEDNESDAY 1 CORINTHIANS 12:23-28
THURSDAY 1 CORINTHIANS 12:29-31
FRIDAY 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-5
SATURDAY 1CORINTHIANS 13:6-9

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