RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 – AGE 9-12 STUDENT’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 17TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023 -LESSON THREE (03) – TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 2: PARENTS

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 STUDENT’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 17TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023
LESSON THREE (03)
TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 2: PARENTS

BIBLE TEXT: Luke 2:41-52
[41]Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
[42]And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
[43]And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
[44]But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
[45]And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
[46]And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
[47]And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
[48]And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
[49]And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
[50]And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
[51]And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
[52]And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 20:12 “Honor thy father and thymother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.”

LESSON AIM: God blesses and holds in high regard all children who obey their parents

CENTRAL TRUTH: Obedience to Parents is a Command from God and an expression of a grateful heart.

INTRODUCTION: Obedience to Parents is a show of gratitude as well as a command from God (Exodus 20:12). God has high regard for those who obey Spiritual and Biological Parents. In commemoration of His respect, He declared a “Blessing” over all who obey -Deuteronomy 5:16 “Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee”.

STUDY GUIDE
A. HOW TO SHOW GRATITUDE TO YOUR PARENTS

  1. Being obedient to them.
  2. Tell them you love them.
  3. Being a good boy and girl.
  4. Facing your studies
  5. Do your assigned hoUse chores
  6. Study your Bible.
  7. Follow your parents to church services
  8. Be respectful
  9. Spend time together
  10. Give them gifts

Also Read: Open Heaven 17 September  2023 – Topic: THE MOST HIGH II 

B. BENEFITS OF HONORING YOUR PARENTS
1 Honoring Your Parents guarantees long Life- Ephesians 6:2-3. …

  1. Honoring Your Parents guarantees success in life-Ephesians 6:2-3.
  2. Honoring Your Parents averts evil and dangers from touching you- Prov. 20:20.
  3. Honoring Your Parents provokes them to love you – Mal 5:6.
  4. Honoring your parents provokes your parents’ blessings upon your life and destiny. Gen 27:25-29
  5. Honoring Your Parents averts being cursed by your father or mother- Gen 49:3-4

C. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF TH0SE THAT ARE OBEDIENT

  1. Jesus Christ- Luke 2:51
  2. Timothy-2 Timothy 1:5
  3. Joseph- Genesis, 37:3
    4 John Mark- 2 Timothy

CONCLUSION: Gratitude to Parents may also be expressed through;
a Kind words from children such as “Please, may I …”, “Thank you, mummy/daddy”; I love you, mummy/daddy”; God bless you, mummy/daddy”; just to mention but a few.
b Loving smile or laughter.
c. Speaking the truth always.
If Jesus obeyed His earthily Parents while on earth, God expects all children to do same.

CHALLENGE:”Turn a new leaf” and be obedient.

INVITATION: Receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour so that He can change your heart of disobedience to obedience- Ezekiel 11:19-20 and you will begin to live righteously.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY PSALM 5:7-12
MONDAY PSALM 6:1-10
TUESDAY PSALM 7:1-8
WEDNESDAY PSALM 7:9-17
THURSDAY PSALM 8:1-9
FRIDAY PSALM 9:1-8
SATURDAY PSALM 9:9-20

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