RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 28TH OF JULY, 2024 LESSON FORTY EIGHT(48) TOPIC: CONSEQUENCES OF AN UNGRATEFUL HEART 3: DESTRUCTION
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 28TH OF JULY, 2024
LESSON FORTY EIGHT(48)
TOPIC: CONSEQUENCES OF AN UNGRATEFUL HEART 3: DESTRUCTION (LOSS OF BLESSINGS, PHYSICAL WELL BEING)
BIBLE TEXT: Numbers 12:1-15
[1]And Miriam and Aaron spake against Moses because of the Ethiopian woman whom he had married: for he had married an Ethiopian woman.
[2]And they said, Hath the LORD indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the LORD heard it.
[3](Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
[4]And the LORD spake suddenly unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and unto Miriam, Come out ye three unto the tabernacle of the congregation. And they three came out.
[5]And the LORD came down in the pillar of the cloud, and stood in the door of the tabernacle, and called Aaron and Miriam: and they both came forth.
[6]And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
[7]My servant Moses is not so, who is faithful in all mine house.
[8]With him will I speak mouth to mouth, even apparently, and not in dark speeches; and the similitude of the LORD shall he behold: wherefore then were ye not afraid to speak against my servant Moses?
[9]And the anger of the LORD was kindled against them; and he departed.
[10]And the cloud departed from off the tabernacle; and, behold, Miriam became leprous, white as snow: and Aaron looked upon Miriam, and, behold, she was leprous.
[11]And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.
[12]Let her not be as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother’s womb.
[13]And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.
[14]And the LORD said unto Moses, If her father had but spit in her face, should she not be ashamed seven days? let her be shut out from the camp seven days, and after that let her be received in again.
[15]And Miriam was shut out from the camp seven days: and the people journeyed not till Miriam was brought in again.
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Samuel 15:23-24 “For rebellion is as the sin of witch- craft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.
LESSON AIM: The children will know that any acts of disobedience and rebellious against God and authorities has consequences.
CENTRAL TRUTH: God wants you not to go against His authority.
INTRODUCTION: One of the consequences of ingratitude that people don’t take note of is destruction, loss of blessings and physical well being. If we are not continually ordering our minds to think on the things of God, we will not enjoy the peace of God in these troubled times (Philipians 4:8-9). This can lead to discouragement and severe depression. We shall be looking at destruction, loss of blessings and physical well being as another consequence of ingratitude.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS DESTRUCTION? Loss, downfall, end, annihilation, damage, elimination, etc. The act or process of damaging something so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired. e.g the effect of fire on a paper.
B. WHAT CAN LEAD TO DESTRUCTION?
1) Ungratefulness. Romans 1:21, Psalm 106:21.
2) Pride. Proverbs 16:18, Proverbs 11:2.
3) Doubt. Mark 11:23, James 1:6-8.
4) Jealousy.
5) Complaining and mumuring. Numbers 11:1, 1 Corinthians 10:9- 11.
6) Discontentment. Phillipians 4:11, Ecclestiasis 6:9.
7) Selfishness, James 3:16, Phillipians 2:3-4.
8) Lack of trust in God. Psalm 118:8, Psalm 3:5-6, Matthew 17:20
C. WHAT CAN WE DO TO AVOID DESTRUCTION?
- Focus on gratitude. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Colosians 3:15, Philipians 4:6.
- Renew your mind. Romans 12:2, Colosians 3:2, Philipians 4:8.
- Trust in God. Joshua 3:5-6. Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 56:3-4
- Repent and confess. 1 John 1:9, James 5:16, Luke 13:3
CONCLUSION: Develop and focus on the good things in life, having a deep trust in God’s provision and goodness.
LIFE APPLICATION: In order to avoid destruction you must trust in God and always be grateful to Him and never go against His authorities.
INVITATION: For you to be submissive to higher authorities and be grateful, you need to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal saviour.
ACTIVITIES: Create a gratitude journal or thank you note.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY PSALM 143:9-12
MONDAY PSALM 144:1-4
TUESDAY PSALM 144:5-8
WEDNESDAY PSALM 144:9-12
THURSDAY PSALM 144:13-15
FRIDAY PSALM 145:1-5
SATURDAY PSALM 145:6-10
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