RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 - AGE 13-15 TEACHER'S MANUALS - SUNDAY 1ST OF DECEMBER, 2024 - LESSON FOURTEEN (14) | TOPIC: PURE NEART (Mind of Christ) - Faithwheel.com
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUALS – SUNDAY 1ST OF DECEMBER, 2024 – LESSON FOURTEEN (14) | TOPIC: PURE NEART (Mind of Christ)

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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 13-15 TEACHER’S MANUALS
SUNDAY 1ST OF DECEMBER, 2024
LESSON FOURTEEN (14)
TOPIC: PURE NEART (Mind of Christ)

BIBLE TEXTS: Psalms 51:10-12
[10]Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.
[11]Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
[12]Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.

Psalms 24:3-4
[3]Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
[4]He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

Matthew 5:8
[8]Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers should understand the benefits of having a pure heart.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Blessed are the pure in heart.

INTRODUCTION: The heart is that spiritual part of us where our emotions and desires dwell. The human heart, in its natural condition, is evil, treacherous and deceitful Jeremiah 17:9. Our minds, emotions and desires have been tainted by sin. Jesus pointed out the fallen condition of our hearts in Mark 7:21- 23: “From within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. All these evils come from inside and make a person impure. In order for a person to be saved, then, the heart must be changed. This only happens by the power of God in response to faith. “With the heart one believes unto righteousness” – Romans 10:10. God, in His Mercy can create a new heart within us Psalm 51:10, Ezekiel 36:26. The heart is the core of our being, and the Bible sets great importance on keeping our hearts pure: “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” – Proverbs 4:23.

STUDY GUIDE
A. CHARACTERISTICS OF A PURE HEART

  1. It is cleansed from the guilt of sin – Acts 15:9
  2. 3. It is directed by God’s word – Psalm 119:11 It is willing to be tested by God – Psalm 139:23-24
  3. It abhors sin and hates every appearance of evil – Psalm 119:104; 1 Thessalonians 5:22
  4. It is focused on knowing and pleasing – God-2 Timothy 2:4.
  5. It desires right changes – Psalm 51:10.

B. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE A PURE HEART?

  1. It allows us entrance into God’s presence, here on earth and even after we die – Matthew 5:8; Ps. 24:3-4.
  2. Having a pure heart leads you to live righteously – Luke 6:45; Ps. 51:10.
  3. God becomes closer to a person whose heart is kept pure and untainted – James 4:8.

C. HOW TO DEVELOPA PURE HEART

  1. True Repentance – Acts 3:19
  2. Total submission to God and surrender to His Spirit James 4:6-8
  3. Living by the Word of God – John 15:3, 17:17
  4. Fleeing evil and avoiding temptations – 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24
  5. Keeping godly and pure relationships – Proverbs 13:20 5.
  6. Prayer birthed out of sincere desire – Psalm 51:10-12
  7. Guarding your heart against evil thoughts Proverbs 4:23.
  8. Loving the Lord your God Mark 12:30, Matthew IN 22:36-40.

D. BENEFITS OF HAVING A PURE HEART

  1. Salvation and Peace of mind John 14:27, Philippians 4:7-9
  2. God’s presence – Psalm 24:3-4
  3. Peace – Romans 8:6
  4. Clean and clear conscience towards God and men Hebrews 9:14-15
  5. Persevering Spirit with a purposeful heart – Daniel 1:8, Psalm 17:3
  6. God showing up quickly – Matthew 24:35

LIFE APPLICATION: Attaining purity in heart is not a one- time achievement; it’s a daily choice, to surrender, confess every known fault and repent, be willing to change and become better, in line with God’s word and will.

CONCLUSION: God certainly can indicate supernaturally which job or career path we should pursue. More typically, however, He calls us to take responsibility for making good decisions about how to use our gifts in the world.

Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God – Matthew 5:8. Human beings look on the outward but God looks and judge men on the basis of the inward parts. Men can pretend on the outward but not inwardly, so if we would indeed know and have a relationship with God on Earth and go forward to be with Him in glory at the end of our sojourn here, we must be pure in heart.

INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION

  • What is God saying in today’s lesson?
  • How can I apply this to my life?
  • My prayer today is:

Open Heavens 2024 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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