RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF OCTOBER, 2024 LESSON SEVEN (07) – TOPIC: THE WORD OF GOD
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 13TH OF OCTOBER, 2024
LESSON SEVEN (07)
TOPIC: THE WORD OF GOD
BIBLE TEXT: Nehemiah 8:1-12:43
Nehemiah 8:1-12
[1]And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.
[2]And Ezra the priest brought the law before the congregation both of men and women, and all that could hear with understanding, upon the first day of the seventh month.
[3]And he read therein before the street that was before the water gate from the morning until midday, before the men and the women, and those that could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the law.
[4]And Ezra the scribe stood upon a pulpit of wood, which they had made for the purpose; and beside him stood Mattithiah, and Shema, and Anaiah, and Urijah, and Hilkiah, and Maaseiah, on his right hand; and on his left hand, Pedaiah, and Mishael, and Malchiah, and Hashum, and Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam.
[5]And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people; (for he was above all the people;) and when he opened it, all the people stood up:
[6]And Ezra blessed the LORD, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen, with lifting up their hands: and they bowed their heads, and worshipped the LORD with their faces to the ground.
[7]Also Jeshua, and Bani, and Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law: and the people stood in their place.
[8]So they read in the book in the law of God distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading.
[9]And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law.
[10]Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
[11]So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.
[12]And all the people went their way to eat, and to drink, and to send portions, and to make great mirth, because they had understood the words that were declared unto them.
MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 119:105 “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path
LESSON AIM: The Word of God is Powerful.
CHILD RELATED TRUTH: The word of God is powerful it cleans you from sin.
INTRODUCTION: Forever, O Lord your word is settled in Heaven. Psalm 19.89
Oh the word it stands through the hills may tumble, it will firmly stand. Through the earth may crumble I will set my feet. On its firm foundation For the word, it stands. Job 34: 32 teach me what I do not see, if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
PROGRESSION OF EVENTS
A. People gathered together in the street and asked Ezra, the scribe and priest to read the law of Moses to them vs 8;1
B. All who could understand stood and listened attentively as Ezra read the law from morning until noon 8:2-5 (reading)
- God’s word shows us how to obey and live for God.
- It gives spiritual nourishment and growth
- Wisdom and Guidance for life
- Peace and comfort
- Hope and healing
- Endurance and Strength during Trials
- Blessings and Success
- Discernment of truth..
C. God Commands that children are taught the word of God:
- Isaiah 28:9
- Psalm 94:12
- Isaiah 28:26
- Isaiah 54:13
- Psalm 71:17
- Isaiah 2:3, Micah 4:2
- Psalm 32:8
- Psalm 143.10
- Psalm 86:11
- Job 34:32.
D. Jesus taught God’s Word in many places in the Bible: Nazareth, Caesarea, Phillip, Cana or Callee, Caperman, Sof Jertatem Temple. By river Jordan (Joshua 1:8 this book of the law that God’s word must not depart from your mouth. Meditate on it day and night that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it for them.
E. Jesus taught Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 now it happened has they went that he Entered a certain village, Martha welcomed Him into her house.
F. And she had a sister called Mary who also sat at Jesus feet and heard His word (God’s Word) Do you also love to hear God’s word like Mary? God’s word sel’s you apart for his use, to teaches you God’s commandments, instructs you, heals you, protects you guides you etc.)
G. But Martha was distracted with much serving and asked Jesus” Lord Do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Therefore tell her to help me”
CLIMAX: Jesus told her she is worried and troubled about many things.
CONCLUSION: Jesus commended Mary by saying ” but one thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken away from her.
CHALLENGE: God’s word is sanctifier and is the best way for you as Jesus said it you have received Jesus as your Saviour God wants you to hide His word in your heart, God’s word makes you happy and help you grow up to be the person that He wants you to be. In God’s word you can learn so many things; how to be happy, how to help other how to help others how to have faith instead of fear, how to trust God to supply you needs, all about Heaven and much morals. God words is lots of fun. It tells stories that teach lessons. Have fun studying/listening to God’s word and spending time with God. You will be happy you did.
INVITATION: God’s word says you have to receive Jesus as your Saviour John 3:16, John 1:12.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-4
MONDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 8:5-8
TUESDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 8:9-13
WEDNESDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:1-4
THURSDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:5-8
FRIDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:9-12
SATURDAY: 1 CORINTHIANS 9:13-16
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