RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 11TH OF AUGUST, 2024 LESSON FIFTY (50) TOPIC: ETERNITY IN HEAVEN
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 11TH OF AUGUST, 2024
LESSON FIFTY (50)
TOPIC: ETERNITY IN HEAVEN.
BBLETEXTS: L UKE23:30-43, REVELATION 21:1-7
Luke 23:30-39
[30]Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
[31]For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
[32]And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
[33]And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
[34]Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
[35]And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
[36]And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
[37]And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
[38]And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
[39]And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
[40]But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
[41]And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
[42]And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
[43]And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Revelation 21:1-7
[1]And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
[2]And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
[3]And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
[4]And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
[5]And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
[6]And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.
[7]He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
MEMORY VERSE: John 14:3 “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself that where I am there yee may be also.”
LESSON AIM: To let the children know God’s promise of eternity in heaven.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Heaven is real.
INTRODUCTION: Our God is a loving God who desires to have a relationship with us and give us the gift of eternal life. However, because of our sin we cannot enter into his presence on our own. One day, Jesus will return and take us to be with him in heaven. As a believer, we have a home in heaven. In today’s lesson we shall be focusing on the hope of eternity in heaven, what we need to do to receive this gift and what it will be like to live in God’s presence forever.
STUDY GUIDE
A. HOW CAN YOU DESCRIBE HEAVEN
1) Heaven is a divine paradise prepared for the righteous, blameless and those with an heart of gratitude for God’s salvation. Revelation
21:1-7.
2) Heaven is a place of joy and eternal worship. Revelation 21:4.
3) Heaven is a place of perfect peace. Revelation 21:3.
4) Heaven is a place where there will be no more pains, sorrow, sufferings or tears. Revelation 21:4.
5) A place of reward for faithful service. Revelation 22:12.
B. HOPE OF ETERNITY IN HEAVEN
- God desires for everyone to come to repentance and receive eternal life. 2 Peter 3:9
- Salvation is a gift that cannot be earned by good works. Ephesians 2:8-9
- Jesus died to give us the gift of eternal life in heaven. John 3:16
- You can have assurance of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. 1 John 5:13.
- Believing in Jesus is the only way to receive eternal life. John 14:6.
- We must repent of our sin and turn to Jesus Christ to receive the gift of eternal life. Acts 2:38.
C. WHAT IT WILL BE LIKE TO LIVE IN GOD’S PRESENCE FOREVER
1) We will be with Jesus and see God face to face. 1 Corinthians 13:12, John 4:3
2) We will have perfect bodies in heaven. 1 Corintians 15:42-44
3) We will live in perfect unity with other believers. Rev. 21:2, Ephesians 2:19-22
4) We will receive reward for our faithfulness to God. 1 Cor. 3:14, Matthew 6:19-21
5) Our heavenly home is a place of rest and peace. Hebrew 4:9-11 6) Our heavenly home is a place of joy and celebration. Luke 15:10
7) Our heavenly home is a place where we’ll be reunited with our loved ones who have gone before us. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
8) We will fellowship with God. Revelations 21:3
D. HINDRANCES TO MAKING IT HEAVEN.
- Sin and disobedience. Ephesians 5:5, Galatians 5:19-21
- Unbelief and rejecting Jesus Christ. John 3:18, Hebrew 10:12-15
- Love for the world and it’s pleasure. 1 John 2:15-17
- Lack of forgiveness. Matthew 6:14-15
- Ungratefulness and murmuring. Numbers 11:1
E. HOW WE CAN MAKE HEAVEN
1) Repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. John 3:16, Act 2:38
2) Obedience to God’s word. John 14:15, 1 John 5:3
3) Love for God and others. Matthew 22:37-40 4) Forgiveness of others. Matthew 6:14-15
CONCLUSION: Heaven is a place of perfect peace, joy and unity witha God and other believers. Hold on to this hope and share it with others. Remember that the promise of eternal life with Jesus is a gift that brings us great comfort and hope even in the midst of difficult circumstances.
LIFE APPLICATION: Examine your heart and identify any hindrances to making it to heaven, try to live a life of repentance, gratitude, obedience, love and forgiveness.
INVITATION: Think about what it is to have an heavenly home waiting for you, this heavenly home is a gift of grace that cannot be earned but is received through Jesus Christ therefore accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal saviour.
PRAYER: Ask for God’s grace and mercy to spend eternity with him in Heaven.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY: PSALM 147:7-8
MONDAY: PSALM 147:9-10
TUESDAY: PSALM 147:11-12
WEDNESDAY: PSALM 147:13-14
THURSDAY: PSALM 147:15-16
FRIDAY: PSALM 147:17-18
SATURDAY: PSALM 147:19-20
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