RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 11TH OF FEBRUARY, 2024 – LESSON TWENTY (24) – TOPIC: GOD THE SON DELIGHTS IN A GRATEFUL HEART
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 11TH OF FEBRUARY, 2024
LESSON TWENTY FOUR (24)
TOPIC: GOD THE SON DELIGHTS IN A GRATEFUL HEART.
BIBLE TEXT: Luke 7:37-48
[37]And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,
[38]And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.
[39]Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
[40]And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.
[41]There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.
[42]And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?
[43]Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.
[44]And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
[45]Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.
[46]My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
[47]Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
[48]And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.
MEMORY VERSE: Luke 17:17, “And Jesus answering said, were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?”
LESSON AIM: To let the children know that Jesus Christ is expecting us to show gratitude to Him because He died for our sins. We need to be grateful to Jesus Christ for His sacrifice on the cross.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Be grateful to the sacrifices Jesus did for us
INTRODUCTION: Jesus is the second person in trinity. Jesus was sent by God to take the punishment of sin for the whole world by shedding His blood on the cross. Jesus Christ demonstrated His delight in grateful heart when He commended a woman that came to Him with an alabaster box ointment to wipe His feet with her hair. She appreciated Jesus Christ for forgiving her of her sins. Mark 14:7-13.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHO IS GOD THE SON? He is
- The second person in the Trinity 2John 1:3
- Jesus Christ the saviour of the World. John 3:116
- The wonder working God. psalm 40:5
- The soon coming King. 1 Thessalonians 5:2
- The prince of peace. Isaiah 9:6
B. THE WORKS OF JESUS
- He is The way to salvation. Acts 4:12
- He is The way to God. John 14:6, Acts 4:12
- He came to give us eternal life. John 5:24
- He came to show us the love of the Father, so that God can dwell in our hearts. 1 John 4:15.
- He came to set the captives free, to be able to serve God. Ephesians 4:7-8.
C. THE AUTHORITY AND POWER GOD HAS GIVEN JESUS (God the Son)
- Jesus is seated on the right hand of God in heaven. Mark 16:19, Romans 8:34
- God has given all authority to Jesus. Mathew 28:18, Colossians 2:10.
- Jesus is Lord. Philippians 2:11
- God has made Him judge of the world. Mathew 16:27, John 5:22
- Jesus will also sit in judgment of Christians. Romans 14:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10.
D. TITLE OF GOD THE SON
- Emmanuel-“God with us” (Isaiah 7:14)
- Counselor, Mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
- The Bread of Life (John 6:35,48,51).
- The Light of the World. John 8:12;9:5
- The Lamb of God. John 1:29,36
- The Good Shepherd. John 10:11
- The way, the Truth and the Life. John 14:6.
E. HOW DO WE SHOW JESUS WE ARE GRATEFUL?
a. By accepting Him as our Lord and Saviour.
b. You need to love God with all your heart, soul and mind.
c. Tell him in prayer that you are grateful.
d. By living an obedient and a holy life.
e. By telling others about Jesus Christ.
F. BIBLICALLY EXAMPLES OF THOSE THAT SHOW GRATITUDE
a. The woman with alabaster box of ointment. Luke 7:37
b. The one leper out of ten that were cleansed. Luke 17:17
c. The woman with the issues of blood. Matthew 9:20-22
d. The mad man of Gedarane (He published Christ through out the whole city). Luke 8:39.
CONCLUSION: When you are grateful to God the Son for His works of redemption in your life, He delights in it.
INVITATION: The only way you can show appreciation to the son of God is to accept Him as your Lord and Saviour.
LIFE APPLICATION: You need to develop an attitude of praising God through the name of Jesus Christ.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY: PSALM 74:9-16
MONDAY: PSALM 74:17-23
TUESDAY : PSALM 75:1-10
WEDNESDAY: PSALM 76:1-8
THURSDAY: PSALM 76:9-12
FRIDAY : PSALM 77:1-8
SATURDAY: PSALM 77:9-16
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