RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 24TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023 – LESSON FOUR (4) – TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 3: TEACHERS
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 24TH OF SEPTEMBER, 2023
LESSON FOUR (4)
TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 3: TEACHERS
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:11-14
[11]If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
[12]If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather? Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ.
[13]Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar?
[14]Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Romans 15:25-27
[25]But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.
[26]For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.
[27]It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.
MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:6 “Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things”.
LESSON AIM: God commands that Teachers are shown gratitude.
CENTRAL TRUTH:Appreciate your teachers with your substance.
Also Read: Open Heaven 24 September 2023 – Topic: WHAT YOU SAY MATTERS
INTRODUCTION: The adage which says that ” Teachers’ reward is in heaven” is a myth because Scripture makes us understand that caring andnappreciating Teachers is a Command – Matthew 10:10. A Grateful heart appreciates his or her Teacher for their effort either in cash or kind -1 Timothy 5:17-18. Cash appreciation are known as salary, wages, honorarium while appreciation in kind maybe spoken words such as “Thank you so very much”, a warm smile, a big hug, a clap, gifts, just to mention but a few. Appreciating Teachers encourages and drives them to put in their best and even go an extra mile at ensuring that all they teach is imparted seamlessly.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHO IS A TEACHER?
A teacher has been defined as “an expert who is capable of imparting knowledge that will help learners to build, identify and to acquire skills thatnwill be used to face the challenges in life. The teacher also provides to the learners knowledge, skills and values that enhance development. Thus, A teacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students. Matt. 28:20.
A teacher, also is formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching. Prov. 9:9.
B. WAYS TO SAY THANK YOU TO YOUR TEACHERS
- Thank them fortheir support in school work.
- Thank them for their kindness
- Find out what your teacher likes and give them a surprise gifts.
- Encourage your parents to send gift to your teachers.
- Pray for them.
- Appreciate them during special occasions
- Say thank you at the end of school activities.
C. IMPORTANCE OF SHOWING GRATITUDE TO TEACHERS
a. It builds a lasting relationship.
b. It motivates the teachers to do more.
c. It ministers to the needs of the teachers.
d. It shows we are God’s children.
e. It promotes peace.
f. We will receive reward from the God of the teacher.
CONCLUSION: Teachers both spiritual and circular impart knowledge that transform lives. Therefore, it is expected that the one who is being taught should appreciate the one teaching with all good things -Deuteronomy 25:4.
Appreciating or showing gratitude to Teachers had been a practice from the days of old as mandated by God -Numbers 18:8-24. Whenever gratitude is expressed towards a Teacher, the heavenly account of the individual is credited – Philippians 4:15-16 because it is a sweet-smelling aroma, a sacrifice acceptable and well-pleasing to God -Philippians 4:18.
LIFE APPLICATION: Appreciate your Sunday School Teacher.
INVITATION: Jesus, God’s greatest gift to mankind is calling on you today to open the door of your heart to Him, today as He stands and knocks.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY PSALM 16:1-11
MONDAY PSALM 17:1-8
TUESDAY PSALM 17:9-15
WEDNESDAY PSALM 18:1-8
THURSDAY PSALM 18:9-16
FRIDAY PSALM 18:17-25
SATURDAY PSALM 18:26-33
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