RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 9TH OF MARCH, 2024 – LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28) -TOPIC: SELF ESTEEM
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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025*
AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 9TH OF MARCH, 2024
LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)
TOPIC: SELF ESTEEM
BIBLE TEXTS: Jeremiah 17:7-8
[7]Blessed is the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.
[8]For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
Psalms 27:1-3
[1](A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
[2]When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
[3]Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Joshua 1:9
[9]Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
MEMORY VERSE: 2 Cor. 10:12 “For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise”.
LESSON AIM: To enable teenagers know how unique each person is and appreciate their personality.
CENTRAL TRUTH: You are fearfully and wonderfully made, you are unique.
INTRODUCTION: Self-esteem is the confidence and conviction you have in S your value, skills, and morality and which as children of God can be enhanced by trusting in God. Confidence in God enhances our self-esteem. Faith in what God has promised to do for us improves our self-esteem.
Following on, from our lesson last week on mental health, a strong sense of self-worth is essential to mental wellness. A person tends to have a better sense of self-worth when they think well of their strengths and characteristics. On the other hand, poor self-esteem is a result of negative self-talk and is linked to mental illnesses like depression. Low self-esteem manifests in feelings of inferiority. Self-esteem relates with identity.
Identity is our sense of who we are. Can be something that identifies you that makes you. Your uniqueness. Personal identity refers to the unique ways that you define yourself.
STUDY GUIDE
A. EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO HAD AT ONE-TIME LOW SELF-ESTEEM IN THE BIBLE.
1 Moses: Exodus 3:10-11, 4:10
- Gideon Judges 6:12, 15
- Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:6
B. LET’S FIND OUR IDENTITY IN THE SCRIPTURES.
a. Genesis 1:27 —————————————
b. 2 Corinthians 5:17 —————————————
c. Jeremiah 1:5 —————————————
d. Ephesians 2:10 —————————————
e. John 15:15
f. 1 John 3:1
C. HOW CAN I DEVELOP AND IMPROVE MY SELF-ESTEEM?
- See yourself as God sees you. 1Pet 2:9, Genesis 1:26-27, 31.
- Positive Thinking: Develop and maintain positive beliefs regarding yourself. Phil 4:8.
- Self-acceptance: Acknowledge your strengths and love yourself for who you are.
- Set Realistic Goals: don’t over blow yourself, accomplishing little goals boosts self-confidence.
- Have good and positive social network. Learn to draw support from good friends and family.
- Challenge unhelpful opinions and self-critical ideas.
APPLICATION: Reflect as you answer these questions.
HOW DO I SEE MYSELF?
- Where am I from?
- What do I like?
- What are my core values?
- What do I think?
- How do I look? – my physical features
- What do I believe?
- What is my personality?
- What am I good at, stuff I could do or talk about all day? my strength.
- My cultural background
- My hopes and dreams
- My habits and behaviour
- Talents
- Important people in my life
HOW DO PEOPLE SEE ME?
- How do people describe me?
- How do my parents describe me?
- What do friends say about me?
- Who do my siblings say I am?
- How would my teachers describe me?
DISCUSS: Give examples of things we say that show how we esteem ourselves
ACTIVITY: Differentiate between good self-esteem and pride.
CONCLUSION: Understand that self-esteem can be developed and improved over time; it is not a fixed characteristic.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
- What is God saying in today’s lesson?
- How can I apply this to my life?
- My prayer today is:
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