RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 - AGE 13-19 TEACHER'S MANUAL- SUNDAY 2ND OF JULY, 2023 - LESSON FORTY FOUR(44) - TOPIC: SUSTAINING THE FIRE OF HOLY SPIRIT 6 (THROUGH OBEDIENCE)

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 – AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL- SUNDAY 2ND OF JULY, 2023 – LESSON FORTY FOUR(44) – TOPIC: SUSTAINING THE FIRE OF HOLY SPIRIT 6 (THROUGH OBEDIENCE)

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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023
AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 2ND OF JULY, 2023
LESSON FORTY FOUR(44)
TOPIC: SUSTAINING THE FIRE OF HOLY SPIRIT 6 (THROUGH OBEDIENCE)

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Kings 2:3; James 1:22
1 Kings 2:3
And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself:

James 1:22
But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

MEMORY VERSE: Deuteronomy 28:1 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:

LESSON AIM: To understand the role of obedience in sustaining the fire of the Holy Spirit and to grow spiritually.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Obedience is important in our walk with God. It is necessary that as believers we obey and observe all that God has told us to do.

INTRODUCTION: Obedience is total compliance with an order, request, or law or submission to another’s authority. According to 1 Samuel 15:22, Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. It will be better for us to obey God because God knows what is best for us than for us to make a mistake we would regret, or come back making excuses and asking for forgiveness altogether.
It is much easier for us to obey the instructions of God.

STUDY GUIDE
A) HOW OBEDIENCE HELPS IN SUSTAINING THE FIRE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

It pleases the Holy Spirit- Disobedience to God’s word grieves the Holy Spirit. However, obedience pleases Him. [Ephesians 4:30].
Overcome trials- You overcome difficulties and tests by obeying the word of God. Total obedience and submission to God cannot make you fall, but only strengthen you and keep you focused. [James 4:7].
More responsibilities: The more you obey God’s instructions, the more tasks he gives you. The more he engages you in doing tasks for his kingdom, the more it Keeps you on your toes and burning for Him. [Matthew 25:2 1 -23]
Direction: Sometimes we think we know what is best for us and do things our way. However, this can often lead us to regret. We must obey and trust in the leading of the Holy Spirit and God’s word at all times if we want to go in the right direction. Total trust and obedience to the Holy Spirit and the word of God will give us direction in our walk with God, making the right choices and fostering a good relationship with the Holy Spirit which makes us alert and burning [Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Timothy 3:16].

B) ACTS OF OBEDIENCE/WAYS TO OBEY GOD

Total compliance and Submission: Obedience must be total, it should not be partial. [1 Samuel 15:1-22]. Complying, adherence, and heeding to the word of God: By adhering, complying, and submitting yourself to the instructions in the Bible, you are obeying God.[ Joshua 1:8, James 1:22].
Obedience to parents: Obedience to your parents is obedience to God. God brought you onto earth through your parents and commands that you obey them. [Ephesians 6:1, Colossians 3:20, Proverbs 1:8, Exodus 20:12].
Obedience to authority: The Bible indicates that there is no authority except God, and those which exist are established by God. And therefore whoever resists authority has opposed the ordinance of God. [Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-14, Titus 3:1].
Love: Love for God will lead you into obeying his instructions. Love is also the greatest command given to us. [2 John 1:6, John 14:15, Matthew 22:36-40].

C.) REWARDS OF OBEDIENCE

Long-life (Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 4:40, Proverbs 3:1-6]
Total wellness (Jeremiah 7:23]
Favor with God and Man (Proverbs 3:1-4]
Success [Joshua 1:8,2 Chronicles 26:5]
Peace [Psalm 119:165]
Protection [Ecclesiastes 8:5, Proverbs 16:7, Deuteronomy 28:7]
Answers to requests [1 John 3:22]

DISCUSSION: What do you do if a parent, guardian, or authority requires you to do something contrary to God’s will?

LIFE APPLICATION: From today, make a conscious effort to follow God’s instruction whether He speaks to you directly or through His Word. Also make a conscious effort to obey your parents, guardian, authority, government rules, and regulations.

CONCLUSION: Overall, obedience is a Christian virtue, a Christian should be known for being obedient and respectful. There’s a popular song “Make me a good child like Samuel, he was obedient” Let us pray that God Almighty through His grace makes us obedient children of His Kingdom.

INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
Ask them – What did they learn in today’s lesson?
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How can they apply this to their lives?
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Let them put their prayer points here:
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