RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 14TH OF JANUARY, 2023 – LESSON TWENTY (20) TOPIC: HOW TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE THROUGH: SINGING PRAISES TO GOD

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 14TH OF JANUARY, 2024
LESSON TWENTY (20)
TOPIC: HOW TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE 1: THROUGH SINGING PRAISES TO GOD

BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 15:1-19; Psalm 147:1-20
[1]Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
[2]The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.
[3]The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is his name.
[4]Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath he cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.
[5]The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.
[6]Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
[7]And in the greatness of thine excellency thou hast overthrown them that rose up against thee: thou sentest forth thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.
[8]And with the blast of thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.
[9]The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
[10]Thou didst blow with thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.
[11]Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
[12]Thou stretchedst out thy right hand, the earth swallowed them.
[13]Thou in thy mercy hast led forth the people which thou hast redeemed: thou hast guided them in thy strength unto thy holy habitation.
[14]The people shall hear, and be afraid: sorrow shall take hold on the inhabitants of Palestina.
[15]Then the dukes of Edom shall be amazed; the mighty men of Moab, trembling shall take hold upon them; all the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away.
[16]Fear and dread shall fall upon them; by the greatness of thine arm they shall be as still as a stone; till thy people pass over, O LORD, till the people pass over, which thou hast purchased.
[17]Thou shalt bring them in, and plant them in the mountain of thine inheritance, in the place, O LORD, which thou hast made for thee to dwell in, in the Sanctuary, O Lord, which thy hands have established.
[18]The LORD shall reign for ever and ever.
[19]For the horse of Pharaoh went in with his chariots and with his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought again the waters of the sea upon them; but the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 69:30 “I will praise the name of God with a song. And I will magnify Him with thanksgiving”

LESSON AIM: God enthrones the praise of His people.

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Sing to the Lord from a merry and grateful heart always.

INTRODUCTION: Psalm 67:5-6 Let the people praise you O God, let the people praise you then the earth shall yield her increase, God our own God shall bless us. God gave you a voice so you can sing unto Him and also tell of His goodness. When you sing praises unto God, God is happy and He bless you.

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS
A. God led the Hebrew out of Egypt towards the Red sea. Vs. 13:17,19.

B. The people were led by a pillar of cloud by day and of fire by night Vs. 13:21-22.

C. Pharaoh and his army chased the child of Israel to the Red Sea Vs. 14:1-9 (They did so because Pharaoh heart was hard towards God because of sin and he was still not willing to admit his sin. our heart also is hard towards sin from birth. Jeremiah 17:9 says the heart is desperately wicked. Your sin separates you from God for God is holy. But God loves you in spite of your sin so He gave His son to die for your sin John 3:16. Jesus died so you can be saved, He came alive the third day. I John 1:7b You can believe on Him and be forgiven forever).

D. As they saw the approaching armies of Egypt, the Israelites panicked they were greatly afraid. Vs 14:10-12.

E. Moses encouraged his people to trust God’s plan for them Vs. 14:13-14. F. God told Moses how to open the way of escape, Moses stretched out his hand as God instructed, and the sea divided and they passed though the Egyptians followed Israel into the, but God caused the water to return and destroy them as Moses stretched his hand again. Vs 14:21-28.

CLIMAX: The Israelites were saved, they believed God and greatly rejoice Vs. 29-30. Then Moses, Miriam celebrated song of praise as gratitude to God Exodus 15:1-21.

CONCLUSION: There are many reasons why you should show gratitude to God through song of praises Psalm 147:1-20 gave many reasons why you should sing praises to God. (The teacher should read Psalm 147:1-20 and list some of the reasons).

CHALLENGE: Give some reasons why you should always sing praises to God as gratitude to Him daily. Now sing one song to appreciate Him now.
INVITATION: You need Jesus as your Saviour. Receive Him now as your deliverer Romans 10:13.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY PSALM 21:7-8
MONDAY PSALM 21:9-10
TUESDAY PSALM 21:11-13
WEDNESDAY PSALM 22:1-2
THURSDAY PSALM 22:3-4
FRIDAY PSALM 22:5-6
SATURDAY PSALM 22:7-8

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