RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 4-5 STUDENT’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY, 2021 LESSON TWENTY FOUR (24) TOPIC: SEEK GOD’S BLESSINGS

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022
AGE 4-5 STUDENT’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY, 2021
LESSON TWENTY FOUR (24)
TOPIC: SEEK GOD’S BLESSINGS

BIBLE TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 1:1 – 2:11
1 Samuel 1:1-15
[1]Now there was a certain man of Ramathaimzophim, of mount Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephrathite:
[2]And he had two wives; the name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.
[3]And this man went up out of his city yearly to worship and to sacrifice unto the LORD of hosts in Shiloh. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, the priests of the LORD, were there.
[4]And when the time was that Elkanah offered, he gave to Peninnah his wife, and to all her sons and her daughters, portions:
[5]But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb.
[6]And her adversary also provoked her sore, for to make her fret, because the LORD had shut up her womb.
[7]And as he did so year by year, when she went up to the house of the LORD, so she provoked her; therefore she wept, and did not eat.
[8]Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am not I better to thee than ten sons?
[9]So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.
[10]And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.
[11]And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.
[12]And it came to pass, as she continued praying before the LORD, that Eli marked her mouth.
[13]Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.
[14]And Eli said unto her, How long wilt thou be drunken? put away thy wine from thee.
[15]And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD…….
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MEMORY VERSE: JAMES 1:17 “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and cometh down from the father of light

LESSON AIM; God is the giver of blessings.

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Seek your blessings from God.

INTRODUCTION: There is never a time you are not in His thoughts,
Never a time without grace,
Never a time when He turns away
From any need you face
There is never a time you are not in His heart
Never a time without love.
Never a time when you are not blessed.
With good things from above.
And as you look to the future years
Or wonder what you will go through.
Remember that God of yesterday
Will be the God of your tomorrows.

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS
A. Even though married for sometime Hannah had no children.
B. Hannah was sad because other women made fun of her.
C. Her husband Elkanah was kind to her treating her in a special way even though she had no children.
D. Faithfully, each year the family traveled to Shiloh to worship and sacrifice to God in the house of the Lord. One reason people brought sacrifice to God was to have their sins forgiven. Today it is different because God in His love sent His son Jesus to take the punishment for our sins. Jesus is the only one that can do this because He is without sin 1 Peter 3:18. He died on the cross, gave His life and blood for you. He rose and lives so you can have your sins forgiven. During Hannah’s time Christ had not come.
E. When she was with her family and friends she felt so much pain from not having a child that she could not eat
F. Hannah cried to God, asking God to give her a son. Hannah did just what God wants she prayed (seek him) to him. If Jesus is your savior, remember God hears your prayers and will answer you when you seek blessings from Him
G. As Hannah prayed silently, Eli accused her of being drunk, she explained she was not drunk but sad in her heart and was praying to God.
H. Knowing that God would surely do what was best for Hannah, Eli told her to go in peace
I. Hannah left rejoicing, knowing that God would answer her. The family returned home after worshiping the Lord.

CLIMAX: God answered Hannah’s prayer by giving her a son

CONCLUSION: Hannah named the baby Samuel, which means” heard by God”, Elkannah and Hannah brought Samuel back to God and thanked Him for answered prayers”.

CHALLENGE: If you know Jesus as your Lord and Savior, God promise to bless you as you seek Him for your blessings. He will always give you what you pray for if your request is what He knows is best for you. 1 John 5:14-15.
This week write down your prayer requests. Then talk to God about them and come back to thank Him as He answers one after the other.

INVITATION: John 1:12 Receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you can seek Him for your blessings.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY – GENESIS 34:13-19
MONDAY – GENESIS 34:20-25
TUESDAY – GENESIS 34:26-31
WEDNESDAY – GENESIS 35:1-6
THURSDAY – GENESIS 35:7-11
FRIDAY – GENESIS 35:12-17
SATURDAY – GENESIS 35:18-24

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