RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 3RD OF MARCH, 2024 – LESSON TWENTY SEVEN (27) – TOPIC: GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT DELIGHTS IN A GRATEFUL HEART

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 3RD OF MARCH, 2024
LESSON TWENTY SEVEN (27)
TOPIC: GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT DELIGHTS IN A GRATEFUL HEART

BIBLE TEXT: John 16:7-14
[7]Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
[8]And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
[9]Of sin, because they believe not on me;
[10]Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
[11]Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
[12]I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
[13]Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
[14]He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

MEMORY VERSE: Luke 12:10 “And whosoever shall speak a word against the son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Spirit it shall not be forgiven”.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that we have to be grateful for the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

CENTRAL TRUTH: We have to appreciate the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity. Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit to be our comforter when He went back to God the Father. The Holy Spirit is given to us to live the Christian life- He gives us Spiritual gifts and we bear His fruit. The Holy Spirit is God’s presence here on earth. He plays the part of God in us thus making us to have the Spirit of God. He is the one who teaches us the difference between right and wrong and gives us power to always do what is right.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?

1. The third person in Trinity. 1 john 5:7. The third person Trinity
2. Our helper. Romans 8:26. Our Helper
3. Our friend and comforter. John 14:16. Our Friend & Comforter
4. Our Teacher. John 14:26.
5. Revealer of the mind of God. 1 Corinthians 2:11.

B. WHY DO WE NEED TO BE GRATEFUL TO THE HOLY SPIRIT?

1. He anoints us with power to witness. Acts 1:8, Luke 4:18.
2. He transform us into a new person. 1 Samuel 10:6.
3. He gives us a closer relationship with Jesus. Ephesians 5:18-19.
4. The Holy Spirit brings forth virtues in our lives. Galatians 5:22- 23.
5. The Holy Spirit comfort us. John 14:16,26.
6. The Holy Spirit help us to pray. Romans 8:26-27.
7. He will guide us into all truth. John 16.

C. WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE GRATEFUL
a. Peace of God will rule our heart through the power of the Holy Spirit.
b. It keeps bitterness and unbelief faraway from us.
c. It causes joy to spring inside us.
d. Holy Spirit makes healing to come to the heart of the one that is grateful.
e. It will be easy for the light of the gospel to penetrate us
f. It makes the Holy Spirit to perfect the work of transformation in the life of a believer.

CONCLUSION: The Holy Spirit want us to show gratitude for His ministry in our lives. He will take delight in us when we obey Him.

INVITATION: in order to enjoy the ministry of The Holy Spirit you need to surrender your life to Christ.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY PSALM 85:1-8
MONDAY PSALM 85:9-13
TUESDAY PSALM 86:1-8
WEDNESDAY PSALM 86:9-17
THURSDAY PSALM 87:1-7
FRIDAY PSALM 88:1-8
SATURDAY PSALM 88:9-18

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