RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 6-8 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 28TH OF JANUARY, 2024 – LESSON TWENTY TWO (22) – TOPIC:TOPIC: HOW TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE THROUGH: DANCING AND BODY LANGUAGE 3

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 6-8 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 28TH OF JANUARY, 2024
LESSON TWENTY TWO (22)
TOPIC:TOPIC: HOW TO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE THROUGH: DANCING AND BODY LANGUAGE 3

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Samuel 6:1-14
[1]Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.
[2]And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him from Baale of Judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, whose name is called by the name of the LORD of hosts that dwelleth between the cherubims.
[3]And they set the ark of God upon a new cart, and brought it out of the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah: and Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, drave the new cart.
[4]And they brought it out of the house of Abinadab which was at Gibeah, accompanying the ark of God: and Ahio went before the ark.
[5]And David and all the house of Israel played before the LORD on all manner of instruments made of fir wood, even on harps, and on psalteries, and on timbrels, and on cornets, and on cymbals.
[6]And when they came to Nachon’s threshingfloor, Uzzah put forth his hand to the ark of God, and took hold of it; for the oxen [shook it.
7]And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God.
[8]And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzzah: and he called the name of the place Perezuzzah to this day.
[9]And David was afraid of the LORD that day, and said, How shall the ark of the LORD come to me?
[10]So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite.
[11]And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household.
[12]And it was told king David, saying, The LORD hath blessed the house of Obededom, and all that pertaineth unto him, because of the ark of God. So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obededom into the city of David with gladness.
[13]And it was so, that when they that bare the ark of the LORD had gone six paces, he sacrificed oxen and fatlings.
[14]And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 47:1 “O, clap your hands, all ye peoples! Shout unto God with the voice of triumph!”

LESSON AIM: The children will know that they can worship God in various ways.

CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God delights in your worship.

INTRODUCTION: Children of God! What is the most interesting way that C you have seen people worship God? (Wait for responses from the children). Singing is not the only way we can show God our worship; there are many ways! We can worship God by dancing and creative art even by being silent. King David danced with all his might when he decided to move the Ark of the Lord to Jerusalem for the second time. King David tried to move the Ark of the Lord in a cart to Jerusalem the first time, along the way, the cart shook and Uzzah touched the Ark to steady it and he was struck dead so the king left it in the house of Obed-Edom.

PROGRESSION OF EVENT

1. The Lord blessed the house of Obed-Edom where the Ark of the Lord was kept for three months:
2. When King David heard of the blessings of Obed- Edom, he went and brought the Ark of the Lord to Jerusalem, the city of David with gladness.
3. As the people carrying the Ark moved six steps, King David sacrificed oxen and fatted sheep.
4. As the Israelites brought the Ark into Jerusalem, King David was full of joy.
5. King David began to dance in front of everyone and took off his royal robes to praise the Lord.

GOSPEL CONNECTION: We are told in the Bible that God’s food is our praises but God cannot eat the food of a sinner. We all are sinners because according to Psalm 51:5, we were born with a want to sin. Because of God’s love for us, He sent His Son Jesus to take the punishment for sins to be forgiven. Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and came alive again on the third day. When you put your trust in Him, he can now have your sins forgiven. (John 3:16).

CLIMAX: King David and all the Israelites brought the Ark of the Lord to the place erected for it with shouting and the sound of trumpets.

CONCLUSION: King David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the Lord and distributed gifts for everyone.

CHALLENGE: David was inspired by the presence of God that he did not care what anyone thought about him but all that mattered to him was dancing before the Lord with all his might. You too can worship the Lord with all your might if your faith is in Jesus. You can praise God at all times when you are sad, happy, lonely, or confused. God is always there and wants you to worship Him mightily (Psalm 47:1).

CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: This week, give gratitude to God for everything by praising, worshiping, and dancing.

INVITATION: You need to receive Jesus as Lord and Saviour for your heart to be able to be grateful to God.

DAILY DEVOTION:
Sunday: Psalms 38:16-18
Monday: Psalms 38:19-22
Tuesday: Psalms 39:1-4
Wednesday: Psalms 39:5-7
Thursday: Psalms 39:8-11
Friday: Psalms 39:12-13
Saturday: Psalms 40:1-4

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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