RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 6-8 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 15TH OF OCTOBER, 2023 – LESSON SEVEN (7) – TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 5: GOVERNMENT
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 6-8 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 15TH OF OCTOBER, 2023
LESSON SEVEN (7)
TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 5: GOVERNMENT
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Romans 13:1-7
1 Timothy 2:1-6
[1]I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
[2]For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
[3]For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
[4]Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
[5]For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
[6]Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
Romans 13:1-7
[1]Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
[2]Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.
[3]For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:
[4]For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
[5]Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
[6]For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.
[7]Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Timothy 2:2 “For kings, and for that all authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.”
LESSON AIM: The children will rely on God to obey all authorities.
CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to be obedient at all times.
INTRODUCTION
Children! Today, we are going to talk about the government of the land. What is government and the essence of having a government? There are good and bad governments. God said in Jeremiah 27:6 that Nebuchadnezzar is His servant even though his army destroyed Jerusalem, the temple and killed many Jewish people, and carried the survivors into captivity to Babylon. God said He gave all the lands Nebuchadnezzar conquered into his hands. So Paul said in one ofhis letters to the Romans that;
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PROGRESSION OF EVENT
- Everyone is to be subjected to the governing authorities because God ordained all human governments.
- Paul implicated that ifyou resist government authority, which God has established, you are opposing God and you will come under judgment
- Paul explained that the purpose of a civil government is to protect law-abiding citizens and punish lawbreakers.
- God established government to act as a minister of God in avenging wrong.
- Paul further explained to be in subjection to the government of the land, there should be fear of punishment and conscience before God who ordained the government.
GOSPEL CONNECTION: Paul explained submission to the Lord Jesus so before you get right with the government, you must get right with God by repenting of your sins which Jesus came into the world to take away. Jesus took the punishment for our sins by dying on the cross, he was buried and rose again on the third day/ when you put your faith in Him, He can have your sins forgiven. Your relationship with Jesus Christ will provide the way for you to properly submit to the government.
CLIMAX: Paul applied it by showing why we should pay taxes because government officials are servants of God.
CONCLUSION: So the government deserves our taxes as well as our respect.
CHALLENGE: As a child who knows Jesus as Lord and Saviour, you should obey those in authority but if the authority wants you to do something against God, you should refuse. In Daniel 3, the three Hebrew boys refused to bow before King Nebuchadnazzer’s idol because it was a sin against God. You too should always say no to anything that is against God.
CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: You should obey authority by doing what is right.
INVITATION: Believe in the Lord Jesus and be saved (John 5:24).
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY Psalms 15:4-5
MONDAY Psalms 16:1-4
TUESDAY Psalms 16:5-8
WEDNESDAY Psalms 16:9-11
THURSDAY Psalms 17:1-4
FRIDAY Psalms 17:5-8
SATURDAY Psalms 17:9-15
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