RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 - AGE 9-12 TEACHER'S MANUAL - SUNDAY 17TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024 - LESSON TWELVE (12) - TOPIC: REVISION 2/SUMMARY

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025 – AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL – SUNDAY 17TH OF NOVEMBER, 2024 – LESSON TWELVE (12) – TOPIC: REVISION 2/SUMMARY

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[17:06, 16/11/2024] Kia: RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 9-12 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 John 17:16-17

MEMORY VERSE: Palm 119:11. Thy wont have I had in mine heart, that I might not sin against Thee.

LESSON AIM. To let the children know and read the Word of God CENTRAL TRUTH The Word of God guides our steps in life.

INTRODUCTION: The Bible, God’s Word is our instruction manual, or our road map, for life. It contains wisdom, encouragement, comfort, and life-changing power. And there isn’t a specific answer to a particular situation or problem, you’l find life principles that lead you to it. In other words, only the true word of God has any power, and God opposes men who simply quote each other and attribute it to Him. Only knowledge based on God’s word will produce a geniune experience of God and His power. The reason for this is that the power of God is revealed and experienced in His word. To know His word is to know and experience His power. So that you can know what to look for, what makes Christianity unique is its claim to an absolute written authority from God. The word of God is essential to your growth in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. The bible sets a standard by which we are to conform our life. In its pages, we see how God governs the detalls of our lives in every way. In today’s study we shall look at the word of God and its importance.

STUDY GUIDE
A THE ACCURACY OF GOD’S WORD

The bible is the INSPIRED word of God.
The Spirit of God moved men of God to write the word of God. 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21
The bible is the INFALLIBLE word of God.
God holds himself to the truth of his word. Every word of the bible is perfect, and there is
no error within it. Proverbs 22:20-21
The bible is the COMPLETE word of God.
We are warned not to add to or change the inspired, perfect, and preserved word of God. God’s Word is complete; Proverbs 30:5-6
4.The bible is the PRESERVED word of God.
God’s word is eternal. He has promised to preserve his perfect word throughout history and for every generation. Mathew 5:18.

B. THE APPLICATION OF GOD’S WORD
The Word Of God Has The Power To Save.

The bible says that the word of God is able to save your souls. James 1:21; 2 Timothy 3:15
The only way we can know the gospel is because the bible reveals it. Romans 10:17; Ephesians 1:13
God’s plan of salvation begins with hiem sending out his word so that man can be saved Mathew 28. 18-20. Romans 10:13-15

The Word Of God Has The Power To Guide.
1 Our own natural intellect can never fully comprehend the things of God. God gave us the Spirit of God so that we can know and understand his word. John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 29-14

As you begin to study and understand the bible, you will become equipped to make biblical and spiritual decisions in your life. 1 Corinthians 2:15-16: Psalm 119:105

The Word Of God Has The Power To Grow.

The word of God transforms you as it cleanses you from the inside out. John 15.3.
Psalm 119.9-11 The word of God helps you to overcome spiritual opposition as you apply scripture to your temptation. Luke 4:1-13
The word of God equips you to serve God and to live out its truths. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
a. Doctrine. The bible teaches you what is true.
b. Reproof. The bible reveals areas in your life that are wrong.
c.Correction. The bible directs your attention to what is right.
d. Instruction in Righteousness. The bible teaches you to live what is right.

C. WHAT WORK THE WORD DOES?
Store away the Scripture in your mind and heart.

It will keep you from sin “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against
you.” (Psalms 119:11.). From false doctrine (Acts 20:29, 30, 32, 2 Timothy. 3:13-15).
It will fill your heart with joy (Jeremiah 15:16), and peace (Psalms. 85:8).
It will give you the victory over the Evil One (1 John 2:14)
It will give you power in prayer (John 15:7)
It will make you wiser than the aged and your enemies (Psalms. 119:100, 98, 130.)
It will make you “complete, furnished completely unto every good work.”(2 Tim. 3:16, 17)

CONCLUSION: The Bible is the Word of God, and we get the best out of any book by studying it as what it is. It is often said that we should study the Bible just as we study any other book. That principle contains a truth.

LIFE APPLICATION: We must know the Mind of God; here it is revealed. INVITATION: God Himself is the Bible; He is calling you today.

LESSON EIGHT (8)
TOPIC: VISION
BIBLE TEXT: Habakkuk 2:2-3

MEMORY VERSE: Proverb 29:18; Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that a good vision makes a good future.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Having no vision is equivalent to having no future.

INTRODUCTION: A personal vision statement is a brief summary of your ultimate career goal and key attributes. Vision statements referred to as “career mission statements” or “career vision statements. One of the key components of a personal vision statement is your short and long-term goals. Long-term goals relate to your overall professional development, while your short-term goals can serve as steps that help you get there. Knowing tour personal values and principles may help you determine how to achieve your goal. Values might include honesty, creativity, loyalty, open-mindedness or community. Adding your interests or passions to your personal statement can help remind you about the reasons behind your goals. In today’s lesson we will examine the meaning and the essence of having a good vision and its components.

STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT IS A VISION?
The dictionary defines vision as an act or power of anticipating which will or may come to be. Vision gives direction and a glimpse over our life to make our goals and purpose become a reality. In order to understand where we want ourselves to be in life, we must have a clear vision over our life, the ability to imagine how something could develop in the future, or the ideas that come from imagining.

Importance Of Vision;

Vision clarify purpose. Rom. 8:28
Vision chooses our direction in life. Prov. 16:3
Vision choose your friend and the company
Life becomes simple with a good vision.
Life becomes meaningful with a good vision Phil. 4:13

B. HOW TO MAKE YOUR VISION CLEAR?
These steps can guide you through the process of writing a personal vision statement:
a. Identify Your Strengths. Knowing your strengths and how to apply them make you a more realistic person. Here are some steps to help you identify your strengths:

List your skill. Write down things you are good at
Identify your marketable skills:
Make positive declarations of your abilities

b. Reflect On Your Values
c. Get A Different Point Of View
To gain a wider perspective of your values, consider the following:

Ask those who know you best: Close friends or family members can identify what they think your values are.
Take an online values test. These tests provide you with information about your personality and beliefs, both of which can help determine your values. Luke 14:28

d. Evaluate Your Skills
e. Write Your Vision Statement. Hab. 2:2-3.

C. COMPONENT OF VISION STATEMENT

Short And Long-term Goals: One of the key components of a personal vision statement is your short and long-term goals. Long-term goals relate to your overall professional development, while your short-term goals can serve as steps that help you get there. Prov. 16:3
Values: Knowing tour personal values and principles may help you determine how to achieve your goal. Values might include honesty, creativity, loyalty, open-mindedness or community.
Interests: Adding your interests or passions to your personal statement can help remind you about the reasons behind your goals. For example, your passion for helping others might inspire you to set a long-term goal of becoming a firefighter or nonprofit director.
Skills: Include your skills in your personal vision statement to help evaluate what your strengths are and what abilities you might want to work on.
Difference You Hope To Make: Consider ultimately the value that you want to bring to people around you, community or even the world.

D. OBSTACLES TO LIVING OUT THE VISION FROM GOD FOR YOUR LIFE
As you work toward taking steps to align with God’s vision for your life, you’ll encounter obstacles in the world and within yourself. Those within your own spirit, heart and mind will be the easiest to fall victim to as well as the hardest to overcome.
i. Comparison to others can cause you to do what wasn’t meant for you or won’t work for you
ii. Temptations and messages from the world can lead you astray from God’s values
iii. The company you keep can cause you to conform to their habits and lifestyles
iv. Distractions can cause you to choose what’s good over what’s actually best
v. Fear can cause you to resist change.
vi. Not wanting to be inconvenienced can keep you from taking on new challenges
vii. Choosing not to get out of your comfort zone can stop you before you even start.

CONCLUSION: “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Proverbs 16:3.

LIFE APPLICATION: Stay in prayer and in God’s Word so you’ll be able to discern how to recognize a vision from God and walk in it.

INVITATION: The greatest visionary is calling you today.

LESSON NINE (09)
TOPIC: PURPOSEFUL LIVING
BIBLE TEXT: Luke 4:16-21

MEMORY VERSE: Jeremiah 1:5; Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that God created them with purpose.

CENTRAL TRUTH: A Sanctified life is a purposeful life.

INTRODUCTION The word purpose simply means “the reason for which something exists or is done se is what you live for; the essence of your existence and what or made”. Your purpose is you hope to achieve with your life. We need to learn from Jesus. He led a most satisfying life – pleasing to God and fulfils all that the Father expects from Him. Purposeful living is about living in a way that aligns with your values and passions, making a positive difference to yourself and others. It’s about moving from merely surviving to truly thriving. Our lives mustn’t be to our interest alone but we should live our lives to make impact here on earth e.g. your schools, hostels, churches, and anywhere we find ourselves.

STUDY GUIDE
A. GOD OF PURPOSE God is a God of purpose in that He always has a reason or purpose for everything He does. You are not an accident! God has a reason and purpose for creating you. Your success or failure in life will depend on whether or not you achieve God’s purpose for your life.

God’s Main Purpose For Creating Man:

To be like God-Gen. 1:26; Jn.4: 24; 1Pet. 1:15-16.
To fellowship with Him – Gen. 1: 26; 1Jn. 1:3.
To give Him pleasure – Rev. 4:11.
To give Him glory – Isa.43:6-7.
To give Him praise and worship – Ps.150: Ps.149: 5-7; Col.3: 16.
To be fruitful, multiply and replenish the earth-Gen. 1:27-28; 9:1.
To dominate the earth and subdue it. Matt. 16: 18-19; 18:18-20;

B. HOW TO LIVE A PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE? Having a meaningful, long-term goal is good for your well-being. Here’s how to find one.

Identify things you love doing
Focus on what matters most
Understand your strength.
Self-reflection
Think of your best self.
Have positive emotion

C. THE BENEFITS OF UNDERSTANDING YOUR PURPOSE

Understanding purpose delivers people from the feeling of hopelessness, worthlessness and uselessness in life (Ps. 42:5; Job 14:14)
Understanding purpose delivers people from the tragedy of the wasted life (Prov. 29:18)
Understanding purpose helps to direct life’s energy, time and resources to what really matters to life (Phil. 3:13-14)
Understanding purpose delivers people from wrong companionships and relationships (Prov. 13:20; Dan. 217-18)
Understanding purpose delivers people from the plague of imitation and competition (2 Cor. 10:12; Joel 2:7)
Understanding purpose fuels pursuit and persistence in life (Hab. 2:1-3; Heb. 12:1-2)

D. SIGNS THAT YOU MAY NOT BE LIVING IN GOD’S PURPOSE

You are living in sin. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
You lack joy and excitement. Galatians 5:22
You don’t feel much fulfillment in life.
You work so that you don’t have to work. Ecclesiastes 8:15
You feel stuck. Deuteronomy 1:6-8
You have no direction. Proverbs 29:18

CONCLUSION: Purposeful living empowers you with clarity, motivation, and resilience. It fosters fulfillment, stronger relationships, and readiness for the future. This also empowers you to impact the world positively.

LIFE APPLICATION: Passions often helps you figure out what God has called you to do.

INVITATION: God is a God of purpose, come to Him today, He will give your life meaning

LESSON TEN (10)
TOPIC: GOAL SETTING (SMART)
BIBLE TEXT: Habakkuk 2:2-3

MEMORY VERSE: Habakkuk 2:2, And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know how to set goals for the future.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Goal setting is the only pathway to success.

INTRODUCTION: So many people wrongly think, “Goal setting is not spiritual because it shows a lack of trust. It’s not right to plan. Instead, people should wait for God to lead them. God doesn’t want us to forge ahead in pride without consulting Him for direction. But neither does He want us to sit around without acting, because He’s given us gifts and talents and has also said that we are called to do good works (Eph. 2: 8-10, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30). Forging ahead without seeking God or sitting back and doing nothing can stem from fear or a lack of faith. However, setting goals and consulting with Him shows that you trust Him and believe that He is able to lead you while you are moving forward. God considers it helpful for us to have goals in every area of our lives and for us to work toward those goals.

STUDY GUIDE
A. SETTING GOAL THAT IS REACHABLE
Sitting down and actually thinking about what God wants us to do with our lives is often the hardest part. The Bible isn’t silent about goal-setting either. The book of Proverbs speaks frequently about setting goals. “If your goals are good, you’ll be respected Proverbs 11:27. “We should make plans, counting on God to direct us” Proverbs 16:9. “Any enterprise is built by wise planning, becomes strong through common sense, and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts” Proverbs 24:3-4 Look at the story of Abraham and his servant in Genesis 24. The passage teaches us how to set and reach goals.
As Abraham’s servant, Eliezer, set out to find a wife for Isaac, he followed specific steps. These steps work today just as much as they did in Abraham’s time.

Determine your position. Genesis 24:1
Define your purpose. Gen.24:4
Discover a promise. Never confuse the decision-making phase with the problem- solving phase. Make the decision, and then solve the problem. Gen. 24:7.
Describe the profit. Every goal must have a payoff or reward. If there’s no reward, you won’t be motivated to fulfill it. Abraham clearly described the payoff to Eliezer in verse 7: “You will get my son a wile from there”
Desire for prayer. Gen. 24:12.15.

B. SPECIFIC STEPS TO SET GODLY GOALS Goals are as unique as we are. They should reflect our unique personality and passions. And we arrive at them through different avenues. But the following steps to goal setting can guide us as we circle our life goals

Begin with prayer: Prayer is the best way to jump-start the process of goal setting. If you set goals in the context of prayer, there is a much higher likelihood that your goals will glorify God, and if they don’t glorify God, then they aren’t worth setting in the first place.
Check Your Motives: Your motives will be the catalyst to drive your goals to actualization.
Looking at the goals of others
Be specific
Write it down
Include others
Dream Big

C. HOW TO SET SMART GOALS
The most effective way to accomplish a goal is to be S.M.A.R.T. about it let’s see what the Word of God says about it. Commit your works to the Lord, and your thoughts will be established. Proverbs 16:3. Now let’s start planning. Remember, a S.M.A.R.T. goal is one that is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound.

Specific (simple, sensible, significant) Be simple, clear and specific in what it is you want to accomplish.
Measurable (meaningful, motivating) How will you measure the progress of your goals? Set some short and long-term goals. This helps to identify tangible progress and allows you the space to adjust along the way
Achievable (agreed, attainable): Do you have the skills and tools necessary to achieve this goal? Or will you need to acquire them before starting?
Relevant (reasonable, realistic, resourced, results-based) The goal should be relevant to you and those that are involved. And it should be able to move things forward in a positive way.
Time-bound: Timelines will help you to stay on task. And deadlines will help to create a sense of urgency. A little tension produces a reachable outcome. But be realistic when setting the goal.

CONCLUSION: In order to fulfill destiny, set meaningful and achievable goals. Avoid navigating aimlessly in the corridor of life.

LIFE APPLICATION: As you can see from this example, breaking big goals down into smaller and more manageable goals makes it far easier to see how the goal will get accomplished.

INVITATION: God is the smartest goal setter, He wants you to surrender all to Him today

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.
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[17:06, 16/11/2024] Kia: RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2024/2025
AGE 6-8 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 07-1
LESSON SEVEN (07)
TOPIC: THE WORD OF GOD
BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy 3: 10-17

MEMORY VERSE: PSALM 119:11 “Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You.”

LESSON AIM: The children will understand that the Bible is completely God’s word

CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to believe that the Bible in His word

INTRODUCTION: The Bible is God’s Word, and is useful for many important things. Not only does the Bible contain law and history, but it also expresses God’s love through poetry. prophecy, the story of Jesus, and life instruction. God has given us the Bible out of love for us.

PROGRESSION OF EVENT: 2 TIMOTHY 3:10-17

Paul told Timothy to continue in the teachings he had learned, that the teachings were true, and to trust those who taught him.
Paul also said that Timothy has known the word of God since he was a child which had made him wise.
Wisdom leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus
The word of God is inspired by God and is used for teaching and showing people what is wrong in their lives
It is useful for corr correcting faults and teaching how right to live
Using the word of God, the person who serves God will be ready and have everything he needs for every good work
Paul gave Timothy a command before God and Jesus, that Jesus Christ will be the one to judge the living and the dead

GOSPEL CONNECTION: Jesus is the Son and also the Word of God. The Bible tells us that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (John 1:14). Jesus came to the World to die and take away the sins of the World. Jesus willingly died a shameful death on the cross by shedding His lifeblood. Jesus died, was buried, and came alive again on the third day, He now lives in Heaven with God His Father. Because of what Jesus did on the cross, if you confess your sins, He will forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)

CLIMAX: Jesus has a kingdom and He will come again

CONCLUSION: Preach the gospel and be ready at all times

CHALLENGE: God breathed out His words through faithful men and gave the Bible life. The Bible will help bring inspiration into our lives. There are lots of amazing things in the Bible. You can read stories of people in the past, and you can read messages from God to His people. You can also find beautiful Scripture with poetry. You can read the story of the life of Jesus and how He came to earth. And you will see messages that help you know how to live and be followers of Jesus. God wants to communicate His heart and how much He cares for and loves you. When you read the Bible, you can be confident it contains the words of God. It is a gift from Him.

CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: Continue to pray to thank God for the gift of the bible, and do not forget to read your Bibles.

INVITATION: To understand what is written in the bible, you need to invite Jesus into your life as Lord and Saviour (Hebrews 7:25).

LESSON EIGHT (8)
TOPIC: VISION
BIBLE TEXT: Habakkuk 2:2-3

MEMORY VERSE: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

LESSON AIM: The children will learn to depend on God to help them for everything

CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to rely on Jesus

INTRODUCTION: Hello, amazing children of God! Today, we will embark on an exciting adventure into the world of vision and dreaming big with God. Did you know that God loves it when we dream big dreams? He has incredible plans for us and wants us to have a vision for our lives that honors Him. Let’s discover together how we can see with the eyes of faith and pursue God’s vision for us

PROGRESSION OF EVENT: GOD’S VISION FOR YOU:

God has a special plan for each one of you! His vision for your life is filled with hope, prosperity, and a bright future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
God wants you to dream big dreams because He has amazing things in store for you (Habakkuk 2:2-3)
Sometimes, God’s vision for your life may seem too big or impossible.
But with faith, we can see beyond what is visible and believe that God will make it possible to trust in Him, and He will lead you on an extraordinary journey (Hebrews 11:1)
God’s Word guides you as you pray and read the Bible and he will show you the way and give light to your path with His light. (Psalm 119:105)
God created each of you uniquely and wonderfully so believe in yourself and the gifts He has given you.
You can achieve great things when you trust in God’s power working through you. (Ephesians 2:10)

GOSPEL CONNECTION: To trust in God’s power, you need to know that He loves and cares for you. The Bible says that God so loved the World that He sent His only begotten Son to take the punishment for your sins by shedding His blood on the cross. Jesus willingly took the punishment for your sins, He died, was buried, and came alive on the third day. When you ask Jesus into your life as Lord and Saviour, God’s power will now work in you. As you pursue your dreams be a source of inspiration and support for your friends and family as they journey towards their dreams. (Hebrews 10:24)

CLIMAX: God said to write down the vision He had shown for others to see (Habakkuk 2:2)

CONCLUSION: God said that it may take a long time but it will happen (Habakkuk 2:3)

CHALLENGE: Dear children, as you embark on this journey of dreaming big with God, remember that He has a special plan for each one of you. With faith, courage, and determination, you can see beyond the ordinary and pursue God’s extraordinary vision for your life. Trust in Him, believe in yourself, and encourage others.

CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: This week, encourage others by telling them about the saving love of Jesus

INVITATION: If you want God to work through you, you need to believe in Jesus and be saved (Acts 16:31).

LESSON NINE (9)
TOPIC: PURPOSEFUL LIVING
BIBLE TEXT: Luke 4:14-21

MEMORY VERSE: JEREMIAH 1:4-5 “Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying: Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”

LESSON AIM: The children will put their trust in God to help them live a purposeful life

CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: Jesus is your helper

INTRODUCTION: Do you know anyone who others have rejected? People are disliked for many reasons. Can you think of a reason someone would be put down or disrespected? Have you ever been rejected by your friends? How did it feel? How did you react? Did you want to fight, argue, pout, feel sorry for yourself, get angry, withdraw, defend yourselves, or take revenge? What would Jesus do? (He would forgive and continue to love.) What are the ways you could “stick up for” a person who others have rejected?

PROGRESSION OF EVENT: LUKE 4:14-21

Jesus returned to Galilee and everyone in the countryside heard about Him and praised Him.
Then Jesus went to Nazareth, stood up in the synagogue, and opened his scroll to teach the people.
Jesus said, “The spirit of the Lord is with me and He has given me the job of telling the good news to the poor.
He sent me to tell the prisoners that they can be free, the blind that they can see again, and the oppressed that they can be free to tell everyone that it is the time when God is with us.
When Jesus was done talking he sat down and told the people that all the Old Testament scriptures would be complete because of Him.

GOSPEL CONNECTION: For many years everyone was waiting for God to send someone to save them and who was in that person? That’s right, Jesus. Jesus came into this world to die for our sins. A sinful death on the cross shedding His lifeblood so that your sins and mine will be forgiven when we confess them. Jesus has the power to do miracles and save lives.

CLIMAX: After so many years of waiting Jesus is finally here and it is time for Him to tell the Good News about Himself

CONCLUSION: Jesus stopped reading in the middle of the passage and closed the Scriptures.

CHALLENGE: God loves everyone and has a purpose for each of us. What is your condition today? Are you living a life of purpose? Then Jesus speaks directly and simply to you. He wants you to believe and enjoy the benefits of salvation. Jesus loves you and wants you to be His disciples and tell others about Him.

CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: This week, be intentional and tell others about Jesus

INVITATION: John 3:17 says God sent Jesus to save the world through Him. Ask Jesus to save you today.

LESSON TEN (10)
TOPIC: GOAL SETTING: S.M.A.R.T.
BIBLE TEXT: Habakkuk 2:2-3

MEMORY VERSE: HABAKKUK 2:3 “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end, it will speak, and it will not lie.”

LESSON AIM: The children will believe that God will give them vision to set goals

CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to rely on Jesus for visions

INTRODUCTION: Hello, wonderful children! Today, we’re going to talk about setting smart goals with the help of the Bible. Just like how we learn in school to set goals for ourselves, we can also set goals with God’s guidance to become the best version of ourselves. Let’s explore how we can set smart goals that honor God’s plan for our lives! Smart goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time- bound. They help us focus on what we want to achieve and how to get there.

PROGRESSION OF EVENT: BIBLICAL WISDOM ON SETTING GOALS AND WITH EXAMPLES:

Specific: God wants you to be specific about your goals and commit them to Him. (Proverbs 16:3). e. g. “I will read one chapter of the Bible every day before bedtime.”
Measurable: Like in a race, you can measure your progress as you work towards your goals. (Hebrews 12:1b) e.g. “I will learn five new Bible verses each month.”
Achievable: With God’s strength, you can achieve your goals, but setting realistic ones is important. (Philippians 4:13) e.g. “I will practice kindness by helping one person in need each week.”
Relevant: Your goals should align with God’s purpose for your lives. (Ephesians 2:10) e.g. “I will join the church choir to use my singing talent to praise God.”
Time-bound: Setting deadlines helps you stay focused and accountable. (Psalm 90:12) e.g. “I will memorize the Ten Commandments within the next three months.”

GOSPEL CONNECTION: “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.” (Psalm 37:5) It is essential to pray and seek God’s guidance as you set and pursue your goals because He loves you and wants the best for you. God’s love is so great that He sent His Son Jesus to die in your place. That death was on the cross by the shedding of blood. Jesus died and was buried but on the third day, He rose again from the dead and now lives in heaven with God. Trusting in Him, you can be confident that He will help you succeed according to His will. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

CLIMAX: The people who read the vision of the Lord will run with it. (Habakkuk 2:2)

CONCLUSION: The vision is only for an appointed time so wait for it to come to pass (Habakkuk 2:3)

CHALLENGE: Dear children, setting smart goals with God’s wisdom and guidance is a wonderful way to honor Him in your lives. Remember to be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound in your goal-setting, trusting that God will bless your efforts. As you work towards your goals, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, knowing that He is with you every step of the way. You can achieve great things through His strength and grace.

CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: This week, daily recite your memory verse for the week and apply it to your life each time

INVITATION: You need Jesus to show you visions, so accept Him as Lord and Savior (John 1:12).

LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: FAITH
BIBLE TEXT: Hebrews 11:1-7, 31;12:1-3

MEMORY VERSE: HEBREWS 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.”

LESSON AIM: The children will fix their hope in God and let Him be their guide no matter what

CHILD-RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to fix your hope on Jesus for guidance

INTRODUCTION: Children! What is faith? What does that mean? (Give room for the children to answer). Faith means we are looking forward to something that has not yet happened. If you were willing to follow directions without knowing the prize, it means you had faith that whatever was coming at the end was worth it. If you trust and hope for something in the future, you have faith that it will be valuable. Can you think of a time in your life when you had to have faith?

PROGRESSION OF EVENT: HEBREWS 11:1-7; 31-12:3

The Bible talks about faith and says some great things about people that have faith.
The Bible says faith is being confident and assured of things we hope for, but cannot see.
Faith means we still know He is there and does wonderful things for us.
The Bible talks about people who demonstrated faith.
There were people like Noah, who built an ark in anticipation of a flood that hadn’t started yet
There was Abraham, who left his home to follow God
There was Rahab, who trusted God when her whole city collapsed around her.

GOSPEL CONNECTION: God loved Rahab and saved her from the collapsed city. God loves you too and sent His only begotten Son to save you and me from our sins. Jesus took our punishment for our sins by shedding His lifeblood on the cross. Jesus died and was buried but on the third day, He rose again from the dead and now lives in heaven with God the Father. All you need to do is put your trust in Jesus and ask for forgiveness of your sins.

CLIMAX: We have an amazing promise from God. Even if this earthly life passes away, great things await us someday. Hebrews 11:38

CONCLUSION: God has wonderful things planned. We cannot always see them, but we trust His promises. Hebrews 11:39-12:3

CHALLENGE: But do you know the truly wonderful thing? We don’t have to do anything special to have faith. It does not depend on us or any sort of actions we might do. Faith is not about us; it’s about God. It is about what He has done and what He promises to do. You see, trust has to do with what we believe. To trust someone, it helps to know they are worthy of trust. Sometimes we worry over life’s details. Maybe it’s school, upcoming things, or sports, or friends, or any number of potential fears. It can be easy to lose sight of what is important. We know that God is worthy of our trust. Because of Jesus, trusting God does not mean our lives will always go smoothly. But it does mean that we have a future hope for something greater.

CARRY-OVER ACTIVITY: This week, put your faith in Jesus to provide something you have been hoping for

INVITATION: To have Jesus, you need to invite Him into your life as Lord and Saviour (Acts 16:31.

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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