RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 5TH OF NOVEMBER 2023 – LESSON TEN (10) – TOPIC: QUALITIES OF A GRATEFUL HEART 3: A WITNESS OF THE GOSPEL.

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 5TH OF NOVEMBER 2023
LESSON TEN (10)
TOPIC: QUALITIES OF A GRATEFUL HEART 3: A WITNESS OF THE GOSPEL.

BIBLE TEXT: Daniel 4:35-37
[35]And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing: and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth: and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou?
[36]At the same time my reason returned unto me; and for the glory of my kingdom, mine honour and brightness returned unto me; and my counsellors and my lords sought unto me; and I was established in my kingdom, and excellent majesty was added unto me.
[37]Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 3:8 “And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking and leaping and praising God”

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LESSON AIM: God is passionate about soul winning

CENTRAL TRUTH: A grateful heart talks about the goodness of God everywhere.

INTRODUCTION: There was a lame man that received his healing. Once he did, with so much joy and excitement, he was leaping, praising God, and telling everyone in the temple about how he received his healing. He became a witness of the gospel. God expects us to exhibit the same attitude as the lame man, when sharing all that God has done for us.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS WITNESSING?

1. Telling others about the love of God. (John 3:16)
2. Assuring them that God has solution to their sinful nature (Romans 6:23)
3. Telling others how Jesus gave His life blood for their sins to be forgiven (Hebrews 9:22)
   4 Assuring others of their salvation (Hebrews 13:5-6)

B. WHY SHOULD I WITNESS TO ALL

1. To save souls from eternal death- Proverbs 14:25; James 5:26.
2. To obey the command given by our Lord Jesus Christ – Mathew 28:19-20; Mark 16:15-17.
3. To avoid the punishment of God for disobeying him -Ezekiel 3:17-19.
4. To avoid being denied by Jesus Christ before God -Luke 12:8-9.
5. To activate joy in heaven when a sinner repents. Luke 15:10

C. HOW TO WITNESS CHRIST TO OUR FRIENDS
We can preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to our friends through the following means.

1. Letter writing.
2. Use of postal card.
3. Face to face discussion.
4. Sharing Gospel videos with each other.
5. Sending Gospel messages to your friends
6. We need to witness to others about the love of God in Christ Jesus.
7. Let your character show that you are a disciple of Christ.
8. Show kindness to people in the name of Christ.
9. Help the poor and needy.

D. BENEFITS OF WITNESSING

1. You will be more productive-John 15:2
2. You will be protected by God-Mark 16:15-17
3. You will receive answer to prayer-John 15:1-7, 16
4. You will shine as star forever-Daniel 12:3

CONCLUSION: God is glorified when we witness to people and win souls to His kingdom.

LIFE APPLICATION: Go ye therefore and make Disciples of All Nations.

INVITATION: You cannot save others if you are not saved. Give your life to Jesus Christ today.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY PSALM 35:25-28
MONDAY PSALM 36:1-8
TUESDAY PSALM 36:9-12
WEDNESDAY PSALM 37:1-8
THURSDAY PSALM 37:9-16
FRIDAY PSALM 37:17-24
SATURDAY PSALM 37:25-32

Open Heavens 2021 Daily Devotional guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries. The Open Heavens devotional application is available across all mobile platforms and operating systems: iOS, Android, Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Mobile and PC.

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