RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 24TH OF MARCH, 2024 – LESSON THIRTY (30) – TOPIC: BENEFITS OF A GRATEFUL HEART UNSPEAKABLE JOY

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 24TH OF MARCH, 2024
LESSON THIRTY (30)
TOPIC: BENEFITS OF A GRATEFUL HEART UNSPEAKABLE JOY

BIBLE TEXT: ACTS 1:3-12
[3]To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:
[4]And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
[5]For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
[6]When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
[7]And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
[8]But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
[9]And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.
[10]And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
[11]Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
[12]Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Peter 1:8b “Though now you do not see Him yet believing, you rejoice with joy unspeakable full of glory” LESSON AIM: Keep believing in Jesus second coming.

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Rejoice always in hope of Jesus coming back to

INTRODUCTION: Jane and Daniel were so excited they could hardly stand still as they watched for a glimpse of their dad. The few month had been gone seemed like forever. Then suddenly he was there and they were in his arm. After everyone calmed down a little, Dad said, “I’m pleased you both behaved well while I was away, I am proud to be your Dad”. Because of their good behavior the children were happy, not ashamed to see their Dad. For them it was an exciting day and they were greatly rewarded. This is going to be your experience in greater dimension when Jesus come back for you as you remain Holy with grateful heart.

PROGRESSION OF EVENTS
A. The pat forty days had been the most exciting of the disciples lives Vs.3 (The beloved master, the Lord Jesus had risen from the dead). (The Lord Jesus had been nailed to a cross to die a painful death. He gave His life because He was taking the punishment of your sin. God says everyone had sinned including you and me and the wages of sin is death. Romans 3:23,6:23a. Jesus was sinless in every way. He did not deserve to die. In His great love for you, Jesus suffered so that you can be forgiven of your sin. I Corinthians 15:36-4. Jesus is alive when the disciples realized Jesus had risen from the dead, they were excited).

B. The disciples saw Jesus alive during those forty days Vs.3 (The disciples talked with Him, ate with Him and saw in His hands and feet the scars were nails had held Him on the cross Luke 24:38-43).

C. When the disciples asked the Lord “Will you set up your kingdom at this time? He told them, ‘It is not for you to know”. Vs 6,7.

D. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to be with them Vs.4,5,8.

E. As He finished speaking, Jesus went up into the air, before their eyes Vs 9 (Imagine the disciple’s amazement when Jesus disappeared into the sky, He had gone! Even though He told them He was going, they did not feel ready to see Him leave. But Jesus is coming back again suddenly without warning, He said we should abide in Him that is stay close to Him so that you will not be ashamed before Him at His second coming John 2:28).

F. After a cloud took Him from sight the disciples stared at the sky Vs. 9-11.

G. Two angels appeared standing right there beside them Vs. 10.

H. The Angels said Jesus will return in the same way He has gone. VsII (Jesus is coming back again from heaven in a cloud. Make sure you live holy each day so that you will rejoice and not be ashamed at His coming. Ask Jesus to give you strength to say No to anything that will make you ashamed when He returns 2 Timothy 4:8)

I. The disciples left for Jerusalem to wait for the Holy Spirit Vs. 12

CLIMAX: The disciples were filled with joy over the promise that Jesus is coming back again Vs. 12, Luke 4:52 (This is the greatest joy for all believer including you and me). CONCLUSION: the disciples began to proclaim that Jesus is live and coming back again.

CHALLENGE: Are you filled with joy when you think that Jesus is coming back again? The thought of Jesus coming should filled you with unspeakable joy and should make you to give God thanks always because you have hope of eternal home. Do you love His appearing John 2:28. Remember, Jesus could come back any moment. Will you rejoice with joy unspeakable to see Him? Live Holy, live Godly! Shun sin.

INVITATION: To become God’s child and to live with Him in Heaven, you must believe Jesus died for your sin and receive Him as your savior. John 1:12.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
SUNDAY: PSALM 31:11-12
MONDAY: PSALM 31:13-14
TUESDAY: PSALM 31:15-16
WEDNESDAY: PSALM 31:17-18
THURSDAY: PSALM 31:19-20
FRIDAY: PSALM 31:21-22
SATURDAY: PSALM 31:23-24

Open Heavens 2024 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.

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