RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 AGE 6-8 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 10TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024 LESSON ELEVEN (11) – TOPIC: FAITH
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 6-8 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 10TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024
LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: FAITH
BIBLE TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-7, 31;12:1-3
Hebrews 11:1-7,31
[1]Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
[2]For by it the elders obtained a good report.
[3]Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.
[4]By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.
[5]By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
[6]But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
[7]By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
[31]By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.
Hebrews 12:1-3
[1]Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
[2]Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
[3]For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
MEMORY VERSE: HEBREWS 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”
LESSON AIM: The children will fix their hope in God and let Him be their guide no matter what
CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to fix your hope on Jesus for guidance
INTRODUCTION: Children! What is faith? What does that mean? (Give room for the children to answer). Faith means we are looking forward to something that has not yet happened. If you were willing to follow directions without knowing the prize, it means you had faith that whatever was coming at the end was worth it. If you trust and hope for something in the future, you have faith that it will be valuable. Can you think of a time in your life when you had to have faith?
PROGRESSION OF EVENT: HEBREWS 11:1-7; 31-12:3
- The Bible talks about faith and says some great things about people that have faith.
- The Bible says faith is being confident and assured of things we hope for, but cannot see.
- Faith means we still know He is there and does wonderful things for us.
- The Bible talks about people who demonstrated faith.
- There were people like Noah, who built an ark in anticipation of a flood that hadn’t started yet
- There was Abraham, who left his home to follow God
- There was Rahab, who trusted God when her whole city collapsed around her.
GOSPEL CONNECTION: God loved Rahab and saved her from the collapsed city. God loves you too and sent His only begotten Son to save you and me from our sins. Jesus took our punishment for our sins by shedding His lifeblood on the cross. Jesus died and was buried but on the third day, He rose again from the dead and now lives in heaven with God the Father. All you need to do is put your trust in Jesus and ask for forgiveness of your sins.
CLIMAX: We have an amazing promise from God. Even if this earthly life passes away, great things await us someday. Hebrews 11:38
CONCLUSION: God has wonderful things planned. We cannot always see them, but we trust His promises. Hebrews 11:39-12:3
CHALLENGE: But do you know the truly wonderful thing? We don’t have to do anything special to have faith. It does not depend on us or any sort of actions we might do. Faith is not about us; it’s about God. It is about what He has done and what He promises to do. You see, trust has to do with what we believe. To trust someone, it helps to know they are worthy of trust. Sometimes we worry over life’s details. Maybe it’s school, upcoming things, or sports, or friends, or any number of potential fears. It can be easy to lose sight of what is important. We know that God is worthy of our trust. Because of Jesus, trusting God does not mean our lives will always go smoothly. But it does mean that we have a future hope for something greater.
CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: This week, put your faith in Jesus to provide something you have been hoping for
INVITATION: To have Jesus, you need to invite Him into your life as Lord and Saviour (Acts 16:31.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY 1 Corinthians 14:21-25
MONDAY 1 Corinthians 14:26-30
TUESDAY 1 Corinthians 14:31-35
WEDNESDAY 1 Corinthians 14:36-40
THURSDAY 1 Corinthians 15:1-5
FRIDAY 1 Corinthians 15:6-10
SATURDAY 1 Corinthians 15:11-15
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