RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 9TH OF MARCH, 2024 – LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28) -TOPIC: SELF ESTEEM
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 9TH OF MARCH, 2025
LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)
TOPIC: SELF ESTEEM
BIBLE TEXT: Jeremiah 1:4-10
[4]Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
[5]Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
[6]Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.
[7]But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
[8]Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.
[9]Then the LORD put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the LORD said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth.
[10]See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 139:14; I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
LESSON AIM: Helping them to build positive and healthy self esteem
CENTRAL TRUTH: God expects you to manifest high and healthy self esteem
INTRODUCTION
Self-esteem is how we value and perceive ourselves. It’s based on what you know, opinions and beliefs about yourself, which can feel difficult to change.
STUDY GUIDE
A. TYPES OF SELF ESTEEM
- Positive and healthy self-esteem. High self-esteem means that you believe in yourself and know that you are a great addition to this world. You recognize that you might have a few weaknesses, but you also have a lot of strengths which really shape up who you are.
- Negative and unhealthy Self Esteem (Negative) Low self-esteem means that you don’t believe in yourself. Often you compare yourself to other people, and find that you ‘don’t measure up’, which is discouraging. You tend to focus on your weaknesses, and don’t focus on your strengths.
B. CHARACTERISTICS OF POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM
1) Self-Acceptance: Embracing oneself as uniquely created by God. Psalm 139:14
2) Self-Worth: Recognizing one’s value as a child of God. Matthew 10:31
3) Self-Love: Loving oneself as God loves us. Mark 12:31
4) Self-Confidence: Trusting in God’s plan and abilities within oneself. Philippians 4:13
5) Self-Respect: Treating oneself with dignity and honor. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
6) Self-Control: Exercising discipline over one’s thoughts, words, and actions. Galatians 5:22-23
7) Self-Improvement: Striving for personal growth and development in alignment with God’s will. Proverbs 4:23
C. CHARACTERISTICS OF NEGATIVE SELF ESTEEM
1) Insecurity Can lead to distress, comparison Philippians 4:6-7
2) Comparison. Lack of confidence in one’s own worth. Galatians 6:4
3) Self-doubt. Lack of confidence in oneself can hinder spiritual growth. James 1:6
4) Fear: Low self-esteem can be rooted in fear and insecurity. 2 Timothy 1:7
5) Negative self-talk: Proverbs 18:21
6) Lack of self-love: Mark 12:31
7) Feelings of unworthiness: Ephesians 2:8-9
D. WAYS TO BUILD POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM
1) Embracing your identity in Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:17
2) Believe in yourself 1 Thessalonians 5:18
3) Set realistic goal Philippians 4:13
4) Understand you are fearfully and wonderfully made: Psalm 139:14
5) Learn to confess positive things about yourself. Romans 10:10
6) Always appreciate and welcome challenges
7) Build your confidence and trust in the Lord. Philippians 4:13
CONCLUSION: Self Esteem usually comes with our thoughts, behaviors, beliefs, feelings and actions. We must always cultivate a positive self-image grounded in our identity as beloved creations of God, capable of contributing meaningfully to the world around us.
LIFE APPLICATION: learn to cultivate a healthy sense of self-worth grounded in God’s love and purpose building Confidence in God’s love.
INVITATION. To root our identity in the boundless love of Christ, finding fulfillment and security in His acceptance. Accept Him now. Jeremiah 29:11
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY TITUS 2:1-8
MONDAY TITUS 2:9-15
TUESDAY TITUS 3:1-8
WEDNESDAY TITUS 3:9-15
THURSDAY PHILEMON 1:1-8
FRIDAY PHILEMON 1:9-16
SATURDAY PHILEMON 1:17-25
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