RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 17TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024 – LESSON TWELVE (12) – TOPIC: REVISION 2/SUMMARY
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RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 17TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024
LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: REVISION 2/SUMMARY
- Revise the previous lesson with the children.
- Ask them question to ensure lessons have been well understood.
- Tell your class to review the previous lessons during the week.
SUMMARY OF LESSONS 07-11
LESSON SEVEN (07)
TOPIC: THE WORD OF GOD
BIBLE TEXT: Nehemiah 8:1-12:43
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.
LESSON EIGHT (8)
TOPIC: VISION
BIBLE TEXT: Genesis 15:1-8
MEMORY VERSE: Joel 2:28d “Your young men shall see vision”
LESSON AIM: You must have a vision for your life
CHILD RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to see the beautiful future He has for you.
INTRODUCTION: What is Vision?
a. State of being able to see
b. Vision is ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. God wants you to have Godly vision that is having positive dream of what the future holds for you. Who you want to be. If you can see it, you can have it. God has a good plan for your future Jeremiah 29;11 Can you see God’s plan for your future?
PROGRESSION OF EVENT
A. After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision saying Do not be afraid Abram I am your shield, your exceeding great reward. Vs 1
B. But Abram said “Lord God what will you give me seeing I go childless and the heir of my house is Ehiezer of Damascus” look you have given me no offspring.vs2-3 (Abram had the problem of childlessness he has no heir you to may have the problem of sin Romans 3:23 that only God can solve. God loves you and he cares about your state, he does not want you to remain in sin because he loves you John 3:16, so he gave you Jesus Christ who came, gave his blood, died on the cross, he was buried and he rose again. He took your punishment so you can be saved if you receive him as your Saviour Romans 10.13)
C. God told Abram that Eliezer shall not be his heir but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir”.
D. Then God brought him outside and said “look now towards heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them and He said to him so shall your descendant be” (God showed Abram his future blessings by using uncountable stars in the sky as a symbol. You too can have a glimpse of your future through a vision it can be through dream, interest of what you want to be in the future when you grow up. You may have a vision of becoming a doctor, Engineer, pilot, Accountant, Governor President, Pastor Etc.
E. Abram believed in the Lord and He accounted it to him for right counsels v6 (God wants you to believe in your vision that is God’s plan for your life. Joseph saw what he will become in a dream and it came to pass). F. God reminded him He is God who brought Him out of Ur (his father’s land to his land of his inheritance and Abram offered sacrifice to God Vs7-16.
CLIMAX: God accepted his sacrifice and made a covenant of blessing to him and assured him of the Promised Land. Vs 17-21.
CHALLENGE: As a child of God when God give you a vision, you must believe that it will come to pass Hab 2:
INVITATION: If you have Jesus as your Saviour, God will give you vision therefore receive Jesus as your Saviour Roman 10:13.
LESSON NINE (9)
TOPIC: PURPOSEFUL LIVING
BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 3:1-4:18
MEMORY VERSE: Philippians 3:14 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me”.
LESSON AIM: God created you for a Purpose.
CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Trust God to give you power to live a purposeful life.
INTRODUCTION: What Is Purposeful Living?
A purposeful life is a fulfilled life. Jeremiah 29:11 Says for I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, “plan to prosper you and not to harm you, plan to have you, plan to give you hope and a future. God has a plan for your life at creation in your mother’s womb. Jeremiah 1:5 says “Before I formed you in the womb I know you, before you were born I sanctified you, I ordained you a prophet to the nations. May you fulfill the purpose of your creation by living a purposeful life.
PROGRESSION OF EVENTS
A. God communicated his plan to Moses Through a flaming bush 3:1-6 (Moses removed his sandals and hid his face because he was standing before God Himself. He was showing his reverence for the All-Powerful God who created all things.)
B. God created Moses that He had come to rescue His people and that Moses would lead them out of Egypt 3:7-10 (when God made it clear that he would be the old God made it clear that he would be the deliverer. Moses was to be his ambassador. At age 40, Moses had proudly thought himself a Deliver, he needed to see his own weakness before God Could use him)
C. Moses felt unable to do the job God had given him 3:11 (Moses thought that he would have to do this big Job himself, and he knew he couldn’t do it. He felt as if he did not have what it would take on the inside to do such an important job. May be you have felt unable to do things for God. In your heart you have said “I Can’t tell others about God, I don’t know how or ! can’t sing a solo at church, I did be two nervous or I’m not strong enough to say “NO” to sin. We are not smart enough to have a purposeful living or do thing for God by ourselves but God does not want you to trust him to do these things through you. If you believe on the Lord Jesus as your Saviour, trust God to give you power to do what He asks to have a purposeful living) 2 Corinthians 3:5
D. God promised He would go with Moses 3:12
E. Moses worried about how to convince the people God had sent him 3;13
F. God Assured Moses of His character as the Eternal Ever Present One 3:14-1
G. God told Moses what to say to the elders regarding who God is and how he would lead the people 3:16-22
H. Moses doubted the people would believe him 4:11
I. God gave Moses three miracles to perform to show that he was God’s ambassador 4:2-9
J. Moses feared that his slowness of speech would keep him from convincing the people 4:10 (God can use power to overcome your inabilities)
K. God reminded Moses that He knew Moses abilities and that He would help him know what to say 4:11,12.
L. Moses reluctance angled God, and He chose Aaron to go with Moses as his Spokesman, also giving Moses the Sign of the rod 4:13-17
CLIMAX: Moses realized that God would provide the power to carry out the Job he had given to him to do and he decided to go.
CONCLUSION: Jethro granted Moses permission to return to Egypt.
CHALLENGE: If you are a child of God, will you trust God to give you power for a purpose living? He is everything you need, He is your wisdom, you will always remember Philippians 4:13. On a piece of paper write or draw a picture or something you know God wants you to do or be it? Silently talk to God about what you write or draw and thank God for His great power.
INVITATION: Accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour so you can have a purposefully living John 1:12
LESSON NINE (10)
TOPIC: GOAL SETTING: (SMART)
BIBLE TEXT: Nehemiah 1:1-2:3-6:18
MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 16.3 “Commit your works to the lord, and your thoughts will be established”.
LESSON AIM: Set your Goals Right.
CHILD RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to achieve your goals. Your goals are achievable.
INTRODUCTION: What is Goal Setting?
Is a process of taking active steps to achieving your desired outcome. When setting goals, pray, trust in God, work hard on what you have to do, be positive, overcome Challenges on the way Proverbs 19:21
PROGRESSION OF EVENTS
A. As the king’s cupbearer (he pours the king’s wine Nehemiah lived in the palace at Shushan vs 1:1, 11b
B. Jews returning from Judah brought distressing news 1:2-3 (of desolation of Jerusalem and how the walls had been pulled down
C. Nehemiah was sad because of what was happening to his people vs 1:4
D. Nehemiah poured out his burdened heart to God vs 1:5-11.
E. One day King Artaxerxes noticed Nehemiah was depressed and so he carefully explained the reason and the king ask him what he wanted, so he prayed before answering 2:1-5. (Nehemiah prayed to God first before telling the king his plan. Whenever you have a goal and you arrived at a plan first talk to God about it before taking any step or telling others.)
F. As Nehemiah asked for permission to go to Judah to help rebuild the city, the Tobiah king listened carefully and asked how long he would be gone 2:6a
G. The king gave Nehemiah permission with papers and royal escort for those Jews who were making the long journey back to Jerusalem 2.8-9
H. After three days, Nehemiah went secretly at night to inspect the walls and gates, seerning there was much work to be done 2:15-17
I. Nehemiah was greeted with opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah who were angry with him for wanting to rebuild Jerusalem 2:10
J. The enemies made fun of their decision, Sanballat and Tobiah angrily mocked the people because they were against Nehemiah, but he quickly asked God for help. Neh. 4:1-5 (When you set goals, there will be opposition or challenges, what you need to do is to pray for help and keep working on your goals).
CLIMAX: Nehemiah and the people did not relent despite all the attacks of the enemy.
CONCLUSION: Because Nehemiah and the people refused to sin, God helped them to complete the wall in just fifty-two days. 6:17-18
CHALLENGES: When you set your goals let it have the followings like Nehemiah;
S-Specific: Know exactly what you want to achieve.
M-Measurable: Progress made towards the goal must be measured. A-Achievable: Be sure the goal is something you have ability to do.
R-Realistic: Be sure the goal is something time frame. can do and within the desired
T-Time bond: Set time limit.
INVITATION: God gives ability to His children. Receive Jesus as yours Savior today. John 1:12.
LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: FAITH
BIBLE TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-11
MEMORY VERSE: Hebrew 11:6; But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
LESSON AIM: To let the children understand that no one can please God without faith.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Faith in God give accurate answer to your prayers
INTRODUCTION: The Bible says that without faith we can’t please God and that the goal of our faith is salvation. God wants us to have living faith so we can grow in our relationship with Him. So what is faith, and how do we receive it and grow in it? Faith goes beyond what we can perceive with our physical senses, so it does not work by the rules of science. Faith allows us to believe that the invisible God can do what is physically impossible. In that sense, faith is built and grows on a spiritual plane, not a physical or scientific one. But that doesn’t mean observation, science and rational thinking aren’t part of how we come to believe in our miraculous Creator God in the first place. In fact, there is no contradiction or conflict between godly faith and true science. After all, since God is the Creator of everything, science is the study of God’s creation. In today’s lesson we will discuss the essence of having faith and how faith can help us receive answer to our prayers.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO HAVE FAITH?
Faith. It’s a word we hear thrown around all the time. Keep the faith. Walking in faith. Having faith. So what is faith? Faith has several different definitions.
- Complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
- Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than truth.
- A system of religious belief.
- A firmly held belief or theory
The Bible says that faith is confidence in what we hope for and the assurance that the Lord is working, even though we cannot see it. Faith knows that no matter what the situation, in our lives or someone else’s, that the Lord is working in it. Heb. 11
B. HOW TO GROW IN FAITH?
There are several different ways we can grow in our faith.
- Ask God to increase your faith. If you are struggling in your faith, ask Him for more of It. He will be glad to bestow it through the Holy Spirit.
- Focus on obeying God. No one is perfect and we all make mistakes, but if you focus on following God’s word and commands, your faith will grow naturally.
- Spend time reading and hearing God’s word. Spend time every day reading God’s word and soak it it into your heart and mind.
C. WHERE DOES FAITH COME FROM Ephesians 2:8-9
i. Faith can only come from a new heart, regenerated by God;
ii. therefore, faith is a gift from God.
iii. It is the unique way that God uses to bring salvation to his people.
iv. We strengthen our faith by reading the Bible and hearing the gospel.
v. The more we immerse ourselves in truth, the more our confidence grows.
vi. Everyone who is saved has been gifted faith.
vii. It is the ability to believe God is who He says He is, trusting Him in all things for all things.
viii. Faith also helps to combat unbelief and motivates us to do what God desires us to do. Not only do we grow our faith by reading Scripture and praying in our own time, but also by hearing the message in church with other believers.
D. EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE WHO HAD FAITH
- Mary-Luke 1:35-38
ii. Abraham-Genesis 22:1-8
iii. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego: Gen. 3:27-28
iv. Esther: Esther 4:12-16.
CONCLUSION: The truest act of faith, which is made possible by God’s gift of grace to us, is complete trust in the Lord through every circumstance, even when we do not understand why something is happening or not happening. It’s trusting God even though you don’t know where He’s leading you or what the outcome will be. Genuine faith will be manifested in good works; for good works are the fruits of faith.
LIFE APPLICATION: True faith, which relies wholly upon Christ, will be manifested by obedience to all the requirements of God.
INVITATION: Jesus is calling you Into salvation today.
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