RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024 – AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 15TH OF OCTOBER, 2023 – LESSON SEVEN (7) – TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 5: GOVERNMENT OF A NATION

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2023/2024
AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 15TH OF OCTOBER, 2023
LESSON SEVEN (7)
TOPIC: WHO DESERVES GRATITUDE 5: GOVERNMENT

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Timothy 2:1-6
[1]I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;
[2]For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
[3]For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
[4]Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
[5]For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
[6]Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

MEMORY VERSE: Romans 13:1- “Let every soul be subject unto higher power, for there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”

LESSON AIM: To let the children know the need to obey rules and regulations of their countries.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Prayer for your government is a way to express gratitude.

INTRODUCTION: 0ne of the ways to express gratitude as Christians is through prayer. God has commanded us to pray for everyone in authority this includes people in government like, our President, Ministers, Governors to mention but a few.

STUDY GUIDE
A. HOW TO SHOW GRATITUDE TO GOVERNMENT
1 Make supplication for those in government.

2. Give thanks on their behalf.
3. Pray for their salvation.
4. Pray that they come into the knowledge of the truth.
5. Obey the rules of the land.
6. Be patriotic.
7. Protection of public property
8. Respect people in authority.
9. Be a good ambassador.
10. Speak positively about the country.

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B. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF THOSE THAT SHOW GRATITUDE TO THOSE IN GOVERNMENT

1. Ezra- Ezra 7:6
2. Nehemiah- Nehemiah 2:1
3. Apostle Paul- Acts 25:12
4. Apostle Peter- Matthew 17:24-27
5. Jesus Christ- Matthew 1 7:24-27

C. WAYS THAT SHOW WE ARE NOT SHOWING GRATITUDE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF OUR NATION

1. Dumping of refuse on roads
2. Destroying government properties
3. Speaking bad about our government
4. Living a dishonest life
5. Not praying for them.

CONCLUSION: Those in government are also servants of God to do us good in the nation.

INVITATION: As children of God, we can make those in government to do the will of God by praying for them.

LIFE APPLICATION: Obey the rules of the land that is not against God will and be honest with other citizens of the country.

SUNDAY PSALM 25:9-15
MONDAY PSALM 26:1-8
TUESDAY PSALM 26:9-12
WEDNESDAY PSALM 27:1-8
THURSDAY PSALM 27:9-14
FRIDAY PSALM 28:1-9
SATURDAY PSALM 29:1-8

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