RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER, 2024 – LESSON EIGHTEEN (18) – TOPIC: HOME TRAINING: MANNERS AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER, 2024
LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)
TOPIC: HOME TRAINING: MANNERS AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 4:1-25.
[1]Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
[2]For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
[3]For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
[4]He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
[5]Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
[6]Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
[7]Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
[8]Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
[9]She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
[10]Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
[11]I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
[12]When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
[13]Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
[14]Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
[15]Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
[16]For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
[17]For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
[18]But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
[19]The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
[20]My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
[21]Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
[22]For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
[23]Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
[24]Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
[25]Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 20:12 – “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”,
LESSON AIM: To let the teens know the importance of home training.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Home training is vital in the development of every child of God.
INTRODUCTION: In sociology, there is a constant nature versus nurture debate as regards the behaviours and attitude of a person. Neither factor should be considered above the other; however, it is clear that the way a child is nurtured will determine his or her future. A well brought up child will grow up to be a well brought up teenager and a pride to his family. He or she would be said to have good home-training. We can see this manifested in the life of Timothy as a teenager. Timothy’s character so impressed Paul that he chose to take him on many of his missions. In fact, Timothy became his right-hand man, carrying messages to Churches and individuals and ministering where needed. Paul loved Timothy as his own son and wrote two letters of instruction especially for him.
Our study guide shall reflect the attributes of good upbringing manifested in the life of Timothy.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS GOOD HOME TRAINING?
It can be simply defined as manners and social etiquette taught at home. These are patterns of behaviour that, if imbibed by a child, would have a positive impact on his or her life, irrespective of where the child (or adult) finds himself or herself.
B. TRAITS OF GOOD HOME TRAINING/UPBRINGING
- Discipline – Proverbs 29:17.
- Respect for people -1 Timothy 5:1-3.
- Being an example to other believers -1 Timothy 4:12.
- Good works – Ephesians 2:10.
Mention other traits of good upbringing
C. BENEFITS OF HOME TRAINING
- It fosters peace and harmony in the home – Proverbs 29:17.
- Obedience to God – Matthew 16:24.
- It helps correct bad habits and attitudes earl – Proverbs 22:15.
- It provides wisdom and life lessons to help avoid costly mistakes – Proverbs 29:15.
D. WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT HOME TRAINING
- Children are precious creations and blessings Psalm 127:3-5.
- Children should be taught prayer and study of the word.
Teens Teacher’s Manual 2024/2025 Edition - Home training is God’s commandment and desire – Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 1:8-9.
- Home training should refine you but not make you oppressed or depressed – Colossians 3:21.
DISCUSSION: It has been reported that what Africans term “discipline” or “training” is actually emotional abuse. What is your opinion on Godly ways to discipline a child?
INVITATION/APPLICATION: Make sure you take time to appreciate your parents/guardians for training you. It takes a lot of love, energy and wisdom to train a child. However, if you have not been yielding to the training of your parents, you can repent today. Ask the Lord to forgive you and start a new life of obedience to your parents.RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 29TH OF DECEMBER, 2024
LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)
TOPIC: HOME TRAINING: MANNERS AND SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 4:1-25.
[1]Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
[2]For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
[3]For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.
[4]He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.
[5]Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.
[6]Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.
[7]Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
[8]Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
[9]She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
[10]Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.
[11]I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.
[12]When thou goest, thy steps shall not be straitened; and when thou runnest, thou shalt not stumble.
[13]Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
[14]Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
[15]Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
[16]For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
[17]For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
[18]But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
[19]The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
[20]My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.
[21]Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.
[22]For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.
[23]Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
[24]Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
[25]Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee.
MEMORY VERSE: Exodus 20:12 – “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee”,
LESSON AIM: To let the teens know the importance of home training.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Home training is vital in the development of every child of God.
INTRODUCTION: In sociology, there is a constant nature versus nurture debate as regards the behaviours and attitude of a person. Neither factor should be considered above the other; however, it is clear that the way a child is nurtured will determine his or her future. A well brought up child will grow up to be a well brought up teenager and a pride to his family. He or she would be said to have good home-training. We can see this manifested in the life of Timothy as a teenager. Timothy’s character so impressed Paul that he chose to take him on many of his missions. In fact, Timothy became his right-hand man, carrying messages to Churches and individuals and ministering where needed. Paul loved Timothy as his own son and wrote two letters of instruction especially for him.
Our study guide shall reflect the attributes of good upbringing manifested in the life of Timothy.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS GOOD HOME TRAINING?
It can be simply defined as manners and social etiquette taught at home. These are patterns of behaviour that, if imbibed by a child, would have a positive impact on his or her life, irrespective of where the child (or adult) finds himself or herself.
B. TRAITS OF GOOD HOME TRAINING/UPBRINGING
- Discipline – Proverbs 29:17.
- Respect for people -1 Timothy 5:1-3.
- Being an example to other believers -1 Timothy 4:12.
- Good works – Ephesians 2:10.
Mention other traits of good upbringing
C. BENEFITS OF HOME TRAINING
- It fosters peace and harmony in the home – Proverbs 29:17.
- Obedience to God – Matthew 16:24.
- It helps correct bad habits and attitudes earl – Proverbs 22:15.
- It provides wisdom and life lessons to help avoid costly mistakes – Proverbs 29:15.
D. WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT HOME TRAINING
- Children are precious creations and blessings Psalm 127:3-5.
- Children should be taught prayer and study of the word.
Teens Teacher’s Manual 2024/2025 Edition - Home training is God’s commandment and desire – Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Proverbs 1:8-9.
- Home training should refine you but not make you oppressed or depressed – Colossians 3:21.
DISCUSSION: It has been reported that what Africans term “discipline” or “training” is actually emotional abuse. What is your opinion on Godly ways to discipline a child?
INVITATION/APPLICATION: Make sure you take time to appreciate your parents/guardians for training you. It takes a lot of love, energy and wisdom to train a child. However, if you have not been yielding to the training of your parents, you can repent today. Ask the Lord to forgive you and start a new life of obedience to your parents.
CONCLUSION: Eunice and Lois, Timothy’s mother and grandmother took the instructions in Deuteronomy 6:6-8 very seriously and over the years, their efforts bore fruit. Timothy memorized whole passages from the Scriptures, as was the custom for Jewish children, using them to guide his life. Gradually he developed into a “vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” – 2 Timothy 2:21. In conclusion, do not despise these days of training and the sometimes-tough process. God has a plan for you and everything will work for your good in the end if you yield to Him.
INDIVIDUAL REFLES TΓΙΟΝ
- What is God saying in today’s lesson?
- How can I apply this to my life?
- My prayer today is:
CONCLUSION: Eunice and Lois, Timothy’s mother and grandmother took the instructions in Deuteronomy 6:6-8 very seriously and over the years, their efforts bore fruit. Timothy memorized whole passages from the Scriptures, as was the custom for Jewish children, using them to guide his life. Gradually he developed into a “vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work” – 2 Timothy 2:21. In conclusion, do not despise these days of training and the sometimes-tough process. God has a plan for you and everything will work for your good in the end if you yield to Him.
INDIVIDUAL REFLES TΓΙΟΝ
- What is God saying in today’s lesson?
- How can I apply this to my life?
- My prayer today is:
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