RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 9-12 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 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 24TH OF MARCH, 2024
LESSON THIRTY (30)
TOPIC: BENEFITS OF A GRATEFUL HEART UNSPEAKABLE JOY

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:1-10
[1]And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.
[2]There is none holy as the LORD: for there is none beside thee: neither is there any rock like our God.
[3]Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.
[4]The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
[5]They that were full have hired out themselves for bread; and they that were hungry ceased: so that the barren hath born seven; and she that hath many children is waxed feeble.
[6]The LORD killeth, and maketh alive: he bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
[7]The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
[8]He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’S, and he hath set the world upon them.
[9]He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
[10]The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his
anointed.

MEMORY VERSE: Nehemiah 8:10c “neither be ye sorry, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

LESSON AIM: To let the children know what unspeakable joy is.

CENTRAL TRUTH: A grateful heart is always joyful.

INTRODUCTION: Unspeakable joy is a euphoria that knows no bound. It is unexplainable and can not be hidden! Furthermore, it is a fruit of the Spirit Such excitement is evoked when a believer witnesses one of God’s incredible wonders which is salvation.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS UNSPEAKABLE JOY?
Joy is a word that brings laughter, great pleasure, delight and euphoria. We would normally think it should be based on happenings around us. But it is the full package and experience that comes with knowing the Holy Spirit. Joy is not a function of our present experiences or situations; it’s a fruit of the Spirit. Joy Unspeakable is a joy inexpressible, beyond description, incapable of expressing in words. Joy unspeakable indicates great Joy. God desire for us is to experience this as a continuum. It is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; joy.

B. UNSPEAKABLE JOY CAN BE EXPRESSED THROUGH:

1. Songs/Hymns: Moses – Exodus 15:1-21
   Hannah – 2 Samuel 2: 1-10
   Mary – Luke 1:46-56
2. Laughter
   Sarah-Genesis-18:12-15:21:6-7
3. Dance: David-2 Samuel 6:14-15
4. Sharing gifts: David-2 Samuel 6: 19, The Jews-Esther 9:22
5. Witnessing about Jesus Christ: John 1:37-42

C. EFFECTS OF UNSPEAKABLE JOY

1. It gives you great peace.
2. You are confident that God is on your side.
3. You have confidence that if you pray to God he will answer.
4. You are sure of your salvation.
5. You have confident that there is no enmity between you and God.

D. DIMENSIONS OF JOY UNSPEAKABLE

1. It is a product of Love-Philemon 1:7, Philippians 2:2, 1 Peter 1:8
2. It is a fruit of the Spirit-Galatians 5:22, 1 Thessalonians 1:6
3. It is product of an experience with the Glory of God- 1 Peter 4:13, Jude 1:24
4. It is a full experience of God’s presence Psalms 16:11.
5. Joy is found in God-John 15:11, Romans 5:11.
6. It is the essence of God-Acts 13:52.
7. It is the full experience of the Kingdom-Romans 14:17.

CONCLUSION: Unspeakable Joy is the joy of salvation.

INVITATION: You can have this joy if you accept Jesus Christ into your life.

LIFE APPLICATION: You have to live a life of holiness to continue to experience this unspeakable joy.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY: PSALM 94:1-8
MONDAY: PSALM 94:9-16
TUESDAY: PSALM 94:17-23
WEDNESDAY: PSALM 95:1-8
THURSDAY: PSALM 95:9-11
FRIDAY: PSALM 95:9-11
SATURDAY: PSALM 96:1-8

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