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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 5TH OF JANUARY, 2024 – LESSON NINETEEN (19) – TOPIC: REVISION /SUMMARY

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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 5TH OF JANUARY, 2024
LESSON NINETEEN (19)
TOPIC: REVISION /SUMMARY

  • Revise the previous lesson with the children.
  • Ask them question to ensure lessons have been well understood.
  • Tell your class to review the previous lessons during the week.

SUMMARY OF LESSONS 14-18
LESSON FOURTEEN (14)
TOPIC: PURE NEART (Mind of Christ)

BIBLE TEXTS: Psalms 51:10-12; 24:3-4; Matthew 5:8

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers should understand the benefits of having a pure heart.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Blessed are the pure in heart.

INTRODUCTION: The heart is that spiritual part of us where our emotions and desires dwell. The human heart, in its natural condition, is evil, treacherous and deceitful Jeremiah 17:9. Our minds, emotions and desires have been tainted by sin. Jesus pointed out the fallen condition of our hearts in Mark 7:21- 23: “From within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a person impure. In order for a person to be saved, then, the heart must be changed. This only happens by the power of God in response to faith. “With the heart one believes unto righteousness” – Romans 10:10. God, in His Mercy can create a new heart within us Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26. The heart is the core of our being, and the Bible sets great importance on keeping our hearts pure: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” – Proverbs 4:23.

STUDY GUIDE
A. CHARACTERISTICS OF A PURE HEART

  1. It is cleansed from the guilt of sin – Acts 15:9
  2. 3. It is directed by God’s word – Psalm 119:11 It is willing to be tested by God – Psalm 139:23-24
  3. It abhors sin and hates every appearance of evil – Psalm 119:104; 1 Thessalonians 5:22
  4. It is focused on knowing and pleasing – God-2 Timothy 2:4.
  5. It desires right changes – Psalm 51:10.

B. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE A PURE HEART?

  1. It allows us entrance into God’s presence, here on earth and even after we die – Matthew 5:8; Ps. 24:3-4.
  2. Having a pure heart leads you to live righteously – Luke 6:45; Ps. 51:10.
  3. God becomes closer to a person whose heart is kept pure and untainted – James 4:8.

C. HOW TO DEVELOPA PURE HEART

  1. True Repentance – Acts 3:19
  2. Total submission to God and surrender to His Spirit James 4:6-8
  3. Living by the Word of God – John 15:3, 17:17
  4. Fleeing evil and avoiding temptations – 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24
  5. Keeping godly and pure relationships – Proverbs 13:20 5.
  6. Prayer birthed out of sincere desire – Psalm 51:10-12
  7. Guarding your heart against evil thoughts Proverbs 4:23.
  8. Loving the Lord your God Mark 12:30, Matthew IN 22:36-40.

D. BENEFITS OF HAVING A PURE HEART

  1. Salvation and Peace of mind John 14:27, Philippians 4:7-9
  2. God’s presence – Psalm 24:3-4
  3. Peace – Romans 8:6
  4. Clean and clear conscience towards God and men Hebrews 9:14-15
  5. Persevering Spirit with a purposeful heart – Daniel 1:8, Psalm 17:3
  6. God showing up quickly – Matthew 24:35

LIFE APPLICATION: Attaining purity in heart is not a one- time achievement; it’s a daily choice, to surrender, confess every known fault and repent, be willing to change and become better, in line with God’s word and will.

CONCLUSION: God certainly can indicate supernaturally which job or career path we should pursue. More typically, however, He calls us to take responsibility for making good decisions about how to use our gifts in the world.

LESSON FIFTEEN (15)
TOPIC: DEDICATION
BIBLE TEXTS: Colossians 3:23-24; Proverbs 12:11; Romans 12:1

MEMORY VERSE: Colossians 3:23 -“and whatsoever ye do. do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men”.

LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers should be able to understand the importance of dedication and how they can apply it to their everyday lives.

CENTRAL TRUTH: A life of dedication is a life of total commitment to God.

INTRODUCTION: Cynthia -a fifteen-year-old girl has a deep dedication to God. She boldly proclaims “Time with Jesus is never wasted”. After she had attended Church for a while, her eyes were truly opened to the Gospel at a teenagers’ campout she attended. She said “I started to appreciate God and how He created me; Jesus’ example changed my life”. Many teenagers in her community on the other hand were caught in between modernization (Cybercrime, pornography, sexual immorality, substance abuse and drug addiction etc) and traditional religion (Cultism, idolatry, Yahoo plus etc).

Despite all these happening among her peers, she remained focused on studying God’s Word, attending church fellowship and her academics. Through these, she learnt that spending time with God through His Word is very important as she began to excel in her academics and became a reference point in the school and her community. She also started leading a fellowship where many teenagers and children encountered Christ and got saved.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS DEDICATION?

  1. Dedication means commitment, loyalty, devotion or allegiance – Matthew 22:37
  2. Dedication is the act of committing oneself to a particular course of thought or a cause.
  3. It involves being set apart for a special use.
  4. It means to willingly offer oneself as a living sacrifice wholly and acceptable to God – Romans 12:2.
  5. Dedication means to be firm, steadfast, and abounding in the faith we have in Christ Jesus – 1 Corinthians 15:58.

B. REASONS FOR DEDICATION TO GOD

  1. Man was created by God for His pleasure – Revelation 4:11.
  2. We are created by God for a purpose – Isaiah 43:21.
  3. Man’s greatest potential comes from his commitment to God- Acts 4:13.

DEDICATION IMPLIES:

  1. total obedience Genesis 12:1-5, Isaiah 1:19.
  2. making God the centre of your life and existence – Philippians 1:21.
  3. total surrender to God – Galatians 2:20, Mark 8:34-35,
  4. unconditional commitment to God – Job 13:15, Daniel 3:16-18.
  5. a personal relationship with God – Genesis 12:1-5.
  6. a decision to stand with God alone – Exodus 32:26.

C. BENEFITS OF BEING DEDICATED TO GOD

  1. Good success is guaranteed – Joshua 1:8.
  2. We receive strength and grace to live above sin – Romans 6:6-10, 22.
  3. We receive grace to stand before God – Matthew 5:8.
  4. Access to divine covenants and secrets – Psalm 25:14.
  5. Divine supply and provision – Psalm 34:8-10.
  6. Standing out in Life Dan. 1:19-21

D. EXAMPLES OF MEN WHO WERE DEDICATED TO GOD

  1. Jesus Christ – John 5:30-32, 14:31, 15:10; Luke 22:42.
  2. Enoch-Genesis 5:24, Hebrews 11:5.
  3. Abraham-Genesis 22:1-18.
  4. Job-Job 1:21, 13:15, 42:10-17.
  5. Daniel – Daniel 1:8-20.
  6. Esther – Esther 4:16.
  7. Joseph – Genesis 39:9-12.
  8. The General Overseer, RCCG – Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye

LIFE APPLICATION: We must be dedicated in order to achieve anything in life; we cannot be complacent or lackadaisical and expect that we would receive the fruit of greatness.

CONCLUSION: Being dedicated requires total surrender and going all the way. Jesus said “no man who lays his hand on the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom” – Luke 9:62, hence it is necessary that if we have decided to follow Jesus, we must be willing to stay committed to the very end. We must stay committed and be willing to pay the price for the cause, that we may obtain the desired results.

LESSON SIXTEEN (16)
TOPIC: EXCELLENCE IN LIFE
BIBLE TEXTS: Daniel 1:19-20.

MEMORY VERSE: Daniel 6:3 “Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him; and the king thought to set him over the whole realm”.

LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers will be able to understand the Biblical principle of excellence.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Excellence leads to greatness.

INTRODUCTION: Daniel – a slave boy, found himself in Babylon – a strange land known for its opulence and idolatry. It happened that the King needed people with excellent wisdom who could help in the government to solve issues and Daniel and his friends were found to be qualified.

They had wisdom, the kills needed and were highly knowledgeable in political matters. Above all these, they had a relationship with God. This made Daniel relevant in the Kingdom and preferred above others, even with kings that reigned afterwards.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS EXCELLENCE?
Excellence is being the very best at something. Excellence is an important criterion in the making of truly great men; it involves doing things in a proper, decent and orderly manner. Excellence is not for only a sphere; it should cut across every aspect of a believer’s life.

B. WHY SHOULD WE BE EXCELLENT?

  1. To bring glory to God- 2 Peter 1:3, Matthew 5:16.
  2. Excellence makes you stand before kings – Proverbs 22:29,
  3. To become a better version of the person you already are, avoiding mediocrity – Ephesians 4:22-24, Romans 12:2.
  4. To reflect God’s character through excellence in all things-2 Corinthians 3:18.

C. HINDRANCES TO BEING EXCELLENT
a. Laziness-Proverbs. 13:4.
b. Procrastination – Proverbs 26:23.
c. Negligence – Lackadaisical and nonchalant behaviour – 2 Thessalonians. 3:10
d. Selfishness – Philippians 2:3-4
e. Wrong relationships Proverbs 12:26, 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 13:20
f. Indiscipline-Proverbs 25:28

D. BENEFITS OF BEING EXCELLENT

  1. Preference – Daniel. 6:3.
  2. Promotion – Daniel 6:3.
  3. Grace and favour – Daniel 1:19-20.
  4. It leads to good works and fruitfulness – Matthew 5:16, John 15:16.
  5. It builds strong, motivated people (David and his mighty men) – 1 Samuel 22:2.
  6. It helps us to achieve God’s purposes – Romans 8:28.

E. EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO LIVED AN EXCELLENT LIFE IN THE BIBLE
i. Daniel – Daniel 6:3.
ii. The three Hebrew boys- Meshach, Shadrach and Abednego
iii. Jesus Christ
iv. Esther
v. Apostle Paul

LIFE APPLICATION: Pursue perfection and strive for excellence! Strive to be better than you were yesterday; yesterday’s excellence can be tomorrow’s mediocrity. We can live an excellent life when we trust in Jesus and obey His commandments.

CONCLUSION: Excellence leads to greatness; nevertheless, there is a price to pay. You must be willing and ready to pay the price through the help of God and the Holy Spirit. Proverbs 3: 5- 6 encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. We should acknowledge Him in all our ways and He will direct our paths.

LESSON SEVENTEEN (17)
TOPIC: CAREER CHOICE
BIBLE TEXTS: Jeremiah 29:11-14.

MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 16:3 – “Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established”.

LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers should be able to trust God in choosing their career.

CENTRAL TRUTH: You can depend on God to guide your Career choice.

INTRODUCTION: Your career is a point of expressing God’s glory; hence you must be intentional to not make the mistake of choosing a career simply because other people are walking that line or most people are choosing that way. Today, however, career decisions can seem overwhelming because of the sheer number of options available. The Bible teaches some important principles that can assist you in becoming a wise decision-maker.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS A CAREER?
Career simply means one’s calling in life, or a person’s profession or occupation. A Career in itself is powered by a passion: There are four types of career paths:

  1. knowledge-based
  2. skill-based
  3. entrepreneur-based
  4. freelance.

Every kind of career path caters to a specific set of qualifications that help you perform your job.

B. HOW TO MAKE A CAREER CHOICE

  1. Seek the face of God in prayer – Proverbs 3:5, Jeremiah 29:13.
  2. Know yourself, identify your talents, gifts and skills 1 Peter 4:10.
  3. Seek guidance and counselling Proverbs 11:14, 24:6, 20:18.
  4. Seek knowledge and make research – Proverbs 18:15.
  5. Create resolutions, make plans and goals – Luke 14:28.
  6. Assess your interests, skills, values, and personality.
  7. Take action and try options.
  8. Talk to people in those fields of study you are choosing.

C. HOW TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR CAREER

  1. Hard work – Ecclesiastes 9:10.
  2. Consistency and commitment-Galatians 6:9.
  3. Intentionality Proverbs 21:5. Ephesians 5:15-16, Luke 14:28,
  4. Resilience-Psalm 37:23-24, Philippians 4:13.
  5. Perseverance-Proverbs 3:5-7, 4:25-26, Matthew 24:13.
  6. Wisdom James 1:5.
  7. God’s help and favour – Psalm 121:1-2, 46:1-5, Isaiah 40:31.

LIFE APPLICATION: Passion and intelligence are needed in your choice of career. Seeking and knowing God’s will be paramount to guide your decision and this can only be possible if you have a relationship with God.

CONCLUSION: Trusting God in your Career choice is a major step in the right direction in life. Knowing His will for your career gives you hope and confidence in life, provided you add other principles like hard work, commitment etc.

LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)
TOPIC: HOME TRAINING: MANNERS AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 4:1-25.

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 20:12 – “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”,

LESSON AIM: To let the teens know the importance of home training.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Home training is vital in the development of every child of God.

INTRODUCTION: In sociology, there is a constant nature versus nurture debate as regards the behaviours and attitude of a person. Neither factor should be considered above the other; however, it is clear that the way a child is nurtured will determine his or her future. A well brought up child will grow up to be a well brought up teenager and a pride to his family. He or she would be said to have good home-training. We can see this manifested in the life of Timothy as a teenager. Timothy’s character so impressed Paul that he chose to take him on many of his missions. In fact, Timothy became his right-hand man, carrying messages to Churches and individuals and ministering where needed. Paul loved Timothy as his own son and wrote two letters of instruction especially for him.

Our study guide shall reflect the attributes of good upbringing manifested in the life of Timothy.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS GOOD HOME TRAINING?
It can be simply defined as manners and social etiquette taught at home. These are patterns of behaviour that, if imbibed by a child, would have a positive impact on his or her life, irrespective of where the child (or adult) finds himself or herself.

B. TRAITS OF GOOD HOME TRAINING/UPBRINGING

  1. Discipline – Proverbs 29:17.
  2. Respect for people -1 Timothy 5:1-3.
  3. Being an example to other believers -1 Timothy 4:12.
  4. Good works – Ephesians 2:10.

Mention other traits of good upbringing

C. BENEFITS OF HOME TRAINING

  1. It fosters peace and harmony in the home – Proverbs 29:17.
  2. Obedience to God – Matthew 16:24.
  3. It helps correct bad habits and attitudes earl – Proverbs 22:15.
  4. It provides wisdom and life lessons to help avoid costly mistakes – Proverbs 29:15.

D. WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT HOME TRAINING

  1. Children are precious creations and blessings Psalm 127:3-5.
  2. Children should be taught prayer and study of the word.
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  3. Home training is God’s commandment and desire – Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 1:8-9.
  4. Home training should refine you but not make you oppressed or depressed – Colossians 3:21.

DISCUSSION: It has been reported that what Africans term “discipline” or “training” is actually emotional abuse. What is your opinion on Godly ways to discipline a child?

INVITATION/APPLICATION: Make sure you take time to appreciate your parents/guardians for training you. It takes a lot of love, energy and wisdom to train a child. However, if you have not been yielding to the training of your parents, you can repent today. Ask the Lord to forgive you and start a new life of obedience to your parents.

CONCLUSION: Eunice and Lois, Timothy’s mother and grandmother took the instructions in Deuteronomy 6:6-8 very seriously and over the years, their efforts bore fruit. Timothy memorized whole passages from the Scriptures, as was the custom for Jewish children, using them to guide his life. Gradually he developed into a “vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” – 2 Timothy 2:21. In conclusion, do not despise these days of training and the sometimes-tough process. God has a plan for you and everything will work for your good in the end if you yield to Him.

Open Heavens 2025 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.


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