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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 26TH TH OF JANUARY, 2024 – LESSON TWENTY-TWO (22) – TOPIC: SEXUALITY

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 26TH OF JANUARY, 2025
LESSON TWENTY TWO (22)
TOPIC: MENTAL HEALTH

BIBLE TEXT: Mark 5:1-15
[1]And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes.
[2]And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit,
[3]Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains:
[4]Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.
[5]And always, night and day, he was in the mountains, and in the tombs, crying, and cutting himself with stones.
[6]But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him,
[7]And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? I adjure thee by God, that thou torment me not.
[8]For he said unto him, Come out of the man, thou unclean spirit.
[9]And he asked him, What is thy name? And he answered, saying, My name is Legion: for we are many.
[10]And he besought him much that he would not send them away out of the country.
[11]Now there was there nigh unto the mountains a great herd of swine feeding.
[12]And all the devils besought him, saying, Send us into the swine, that we may enter into them.
[13]And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.
[14]And they that fed the swine fled, and told it in the city, and in the country. And they went out to see what it was that was done.
[15]And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.

MEMORY VERSE: John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

LESSON AIM: To let the children know the state of their mental health.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Mental health is vital to your well being

INTRODUCTION: Mental health refers to a person’s overall psychological and emotional well- being. It encompasses the way individuals think, feel, and behave, as well as their ability to cope with stress, relate to others, and make decisions. Good mental health is characterized by a sense of fulfillment, resilience, and the ability to function effectively in daily life. It involves having positive self-esteem, healthy relationships, and the ability to adapt to change and adversity. Matthew 11:28-30.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS MENTAL ILLNESS?

  1. A mental illness is a health issue. It can affect your thoughts, mood, or behaviour. It can impact the way you perceive the world around you. Psa. 34:17
  2. A mental illness can cause distress. It may affect how you cope in school, how you function in relationships and your ability to manage everyday tasks. 2 Cor. 10:5
  3. Mental illnesses can last for a short time or for your whole life. Some mild mental illness lasts only a few weeks. Sometimes severe illnesses can be life-long and cause serious disability. Psa. 42:11

B. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF MENTAL ILLNESS? There are many different types of mental illness. Some of the main groups of mental health disorders are:

  1. Mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder). Isa 41:10.
  2. Anxiety disorders. Phil. 4:6
  3. Personality disorders. Psa. 34:4-5.
  4. Psychotic disorders (such as schizophrenia). 2 Timothy 1:7.
  5. Eating disorders
  6. Trauma-related disorders

C. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS? Here are some signs of mental illness to look out for:

  1. Unusual or illogical thoughts.
  2. Unreasonable anger or irritability
  3. Poor concentration and memory, not being able to follow a conversation
  4. Hearing voices that no one else can hear
  5. Increased or decreased sleep
  6. Lack of motivation
  7. Withdrawing from people
  8. Drug use
  9. Feelings that life is not worth living or suicidal thoughts
  10. Becoming obsessed with a topic, like death or religion
  11. Not doing as well as usual at school or work

D. WHAT CAUSES MENTAL ILLNESS?

  1. Genetic factors-having a close family member with a mental illness can increase the chance that you might get a mental illness. However, just because one family member has a mental illness doesn’t mean that others will.
  2. Drug and alcohol abuse illicit drug use can trigger a manic episode (bipolar disorder) or an episode of psychosis. Drugs such as cocaine, marijuana and amphetamines can cause paranoia.
  3. Other biological factors-some medical conditions or hormonal changes can cause mental health problems.
  4. Early life environment negative childhood experiences can increase the risk of some mental illnesses. Examples of negative childhood experiences are abuse or neglect.
  5. Trauma and stress in adulthood, traumatic life events or ongoing stress can increase the risk of mental illness.

E. HOW TO CURE MENTAL ILLNESS?

  1. Surrender your life to Jesus Christ-2 Cor. 5:17
  2. Meditate on the word of God day and night-Joshua 1:8, Phil. 4:8
  3. Be led and directed by the Spirit of God-Gal. 5:16, Eph. 5:18
  4. Flee from all appearance of evil-2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thess. 5:22
  5. Avoid bad company-2 Cor. 6:17, Prov. 13:20, 1 Cor. 15:33, Prov. 1:10
  6. Eat healthy diet-Acts 14:17, Prov. 27:27
  7. Enrich in regular physical exercise – Timothy 4:7-8
  8. Do not worry about anything-Matthew 5:25-29, 34, Phil. 4:6
  9. Pray without ceasing-Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonian 5:17
  10. Resist the Devil-James 4:7

CONCLUSION: It’s easy to think that God only cares about our spiritual health and where we will spend eternity. However, we want you to know that the Bible shows us over and over again how important our mental health is to our Heavenly Father as well.

LIFE APPLICATION: Your mental health is important to your well-being.

INVITATION: Only Jesus can give you a sou

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY 1 THESSALONIANS 2:1-8
MONDAY 1 THESSALONIANS 2:9-16
TUESDAY I THESSALONIANS 3:1-4
WEDNESDAY 1 THESSALONIANS 3:3-13
THURSDAY 1 THESSALONIANS 4:1-8
FRIDAY 1 THESSALONIANS 4.9-18
SATURDAY 1 THESSALONIANS 5:1-8

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