RCCG Sunday School Teens Teacher’s Manual 21 November 2021 Lesson 12
RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL 2021/2022
AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 21ST OF NOVEMBER, 2021
LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: REVISION 2
• Teacher to revise the previous lessons with the Teenagers.
• You can also ask them questions to ensure lessons have been well understood.
• Please, remember to tell your class to review the previous lessons during the week before the revision day.
• Remember that next week is quiz.
RCCG Sunday School Teens Teacher’s Manual 21 November 2021
SUMMARY OF LESSONS 7-11
LESSON SEVEN (07)
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING THE BLESSING OF GOD (GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT)
Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 2:8-11
HYMN FOR TODAY: I need thee every hour
MEMORY VERSE: ‘For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost Romans 14:17
LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teens should know that the Holy Spirit is God’s blessing too.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Believe in God and you will be filled with the Holy Spirit.
INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit is not a mere influence or power; He is the spirit of God Himself who has been given as the Father’s gift to those who believe in Christ. He is God’s presence and being with you-in you. The Holy Spirit is the very spirit of Christ. The disciples could not do anything until the power of the Holy Spirit came upon them. That power gave them the image and nature of God to rule and dominate their world.
STUDY GUIDE:
A. THE HOLY SPIRIT
Teenagers should be given time to talk about who the Holy Spirit is to them.
• The Comforter, the Teacher, Helper
• He is the Spirit of Truth
• He is the third person in the trinity, etc.
B. THE BLESSINGS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
• He changes people and gives boldness e.g Peter
• He dwells in the believers and teachers them more of God.
• He gives victory over the flesh Romans 8:2-4
• He is our seal. Eph 4:30
• He reveals deep things of God to us.1 Cor 9:10
• He brings all things to our remembrance. John 14:26
C. ANALYSIS OF THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
• The Holy Spirit gives the gift of faith. Heb 11:1-3
• The gift of miracles. Matt 14:13-21
• The gift of wisdom. 2 Chron 1:7-12
• The gift of healing. Matt 10:46-52, etc.
CONCLUSION: Do you know or have you heard of any teenager that is filled with the Holy Spirit? Whether you have heard or not, if you
believe today and ask from the Father, He will give it to you. The manifestation is awesome. Open your heart today and be filled.
LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN (GOOD HEALTH)
BIBLE TEXT: 2 Kings 20:1-5
HYMN FOR TODAY: Have you been to Jesus tor the cleansing power
MEMORY VERSE: ‘So you will serve the Lord your God, and He will bless your water and I will take sickness away from the midst of you’ Exodus 23:25
LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, they should understand that good health is a blessing from God.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Serving God brings good health.
INTRODUCTION: God desires His people to live in perfect health. In heaven there is no sickness or disease, and God longs for you to experience heaven’s reality while living on the earth. Jesus has therefore paid the price for our healing and long and good health. All through the New Testament we see Jesus healing all who came to Him for healing from every manner of sickness and disease, and in the book of Acts we see believers doing the same works Jesus did. Do not tolerate sickness because it will hinder you from serving God. Access good health through Jesus so you can be strong and happy to do the work of the master: He gave us everything on the cross: 1 Peter 2:24 God said, “If you will give earnest heed to the voice of the LORD your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, the LORD, am
your Healer” (Exodus 15:26).
STUDY GUIDE:
A. God gives us blessing of healing;
• God takes away all sickness and give us good health Deut 7:15
• Hezekiah was sick, He called on God and he was healed.
• When you serve God, He renews your strength Isa 40:31
• Moses served the Lord till he was 120 years.
B. Natural things that bring good health:
• Regular exercise
• Good food- balanced diet
• Good drinking water
• Enough sleep
• Regular check ups
C. Benefits of good health;
1. Healthy living
2. Living happy without pains
3. Not spending in hospital for treatment
4. Serving God without stress
ACTIVITY: Teacher should lead the teens to discuss things that can bring ill health.
LIFE APPLICATION: You want to enjoy the blessing of perfect health from God, you must surrender your life to Jesus Christ and serve Him.
CONCLUSION: Healing is the blessing of God offered to everyone who believes in Jesus. God wants you strong and healthy. Of course, we are to care for our bodies well with a healthy diet, fresh air, and exercise, but if we get attacked with sickness, disease, or infirmity, we have promises we can stand on for our healing. For anyone to enjoy good health, that person must belong to the Great Physician – The Lord Jesus Christ. Good health is the children’s bread and should not be given to dogs Mark 7:26-30
LESSON NINE (09)
TOPIC:THE WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN (SPIRITUAL BLESSING)
BIBLE TEXT: Ephesians 1:1-3
MEMORY VERSE: EPHESIANS 1:3 ” Blessed be the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ.”
HYMN FOR TODAY: Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God, Almighty.
LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers should know how God blesses a man spiritually.
CENTRAL TRUTH: All the blessings of God are spiritual because the spiritual controls the physical.
INTRODUCTION: Blessings are in categories. There are both physical and spiritual blessings. Both come from God through Jesus. Spiritual blessings are those given to us by God. They are also any good and perfect gift given by God (James 1:17). Spiritual blessings are given by God to those who are in Christ. We are going to highlight these spiritual blessings and their importance to believers. We all wish to be blessed by God – so much so that many people often pronounce blessings on others, such as: “God bless you”.
STUDY GUIDE:
A. Importance/benefit of spiritual blessings:
a. It gives an advantage in different areas of life [Daniel 5:12, Daniel 6:3]
b. It promotes prosperity.
c. It equips one in preaching the gospel.
d. Encourages believers in their walk with God [Colossians 2:2-3]
e. They are given to believers to help each other and for the sake of growing the church (1 Cor 12:7-11;1 Peter 4:10).
B. Differentiate and compare spiritual and physical blessings with biblical references and check the following:
Mark 10:29-30, James 1:17, Gen 1:28, John 6:27a
1. Spiritual blessings are eternal – Mark 10:29-30
2. Every good gift both physical and spiritual are from God – James 1:l
3. God commanded us to enjoy these blessings – Genesis 1:28
4. Spiritual blessings do not perish – John 6:27
C. What must you do to have access to these spiritual blessing
• Accept Jesus as your Lord and savior and all the gifts will be yours
• Live a life of obedience Eph 6:1-3
• Work for God by serving at home, school and church
• Pray always 1 Thess. 5:17
LIFE APPLICATION: Look through the beatitudes and see how you can shape your character in each of the beatitudes to see the divine blessings attached to them in your life e.g Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God – Matthew 5:8.
CONCLUSION: God is faithful in all things. He will bless you and take you to heaven if you remain faithful. Walk with Jesus daily. If we yield ourselves to Him, inviting His Spirit to come into our life, He will come. The more you yield, the more He fills. Invite Him to fill you afresh right now. Receive His presence and empowerment by faith.
LESSON TEN (10)
TOPIC: THE WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN (LONG LIFE)
BIBLE TEXT: Isaiah 38:1-5
HYMN FOR TODAY: Jesus, My Lord, My God, My All
LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, the teens should have full understanding of the source of long life.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Nothing prolongs life except God because He is the source of life.
INTRODUCTION: God has blessed man with long life freely because He wants us to have a full, satisfying and long life, which is possible if we will pay attention to His Word. Abraham lived a full life and was rich in all things when he died at the ripe old age of one hundred and seventy five. Caleb at aged eighty-five was eager to achieve more for God. Moses began to lead Israel through the wilderness in his eighties, and in his older years his eyes did not grow dim. Everybody desires long life and people can do anything or give all they have to live long. The blessing of long life is for every child of God to claim freely in Christ Jesus.
STUDY GUIDE
A. Lead the teens to discuss long life using John 11:25-26
– Jesus has power over life and death because He is the creator.
– When Jesus resurrected, He defeated death.
– When you receive Jesus as Lord and savior, He gives you a new life.
B. Benefits of long life:
– You will see your children’s children Psalm 128:6
– You will be wise Prov. 4:10
– You will serve God to fulfilment if you know Him early Eccl. 12:1-3
– You will be full of joy that you finish well
C. How to enjoy long life:
– Love God and serve Him like Hezekiah lsaiah 38:5
– Pray and ask God for it. Life is the breath of God Gen 2:7
– Hezekiah asked and God gave him, so ask and you shall receive.
– Life is part of our heritage in God, desire it Psalm 91:16
– Long life is a blessing from God.
LIFE APPLICATION: You need God to enjoy good and long life. You need to give your life to Jesus so that He can take over the affairs of your life. Begin to serve God from today!
CONCLUSION: Your life is tied to your usefulness to God. Be useful to God and you will live long. God is the author of life and He gives freely to those He desires to give.
RCCG Sunday School Teens Teacher’s Manual 21 November 2021
LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN
(WISDOM)
BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 3:13-18
HYMN FOR TODAY: What a wonderful day, Day I will never forget.
MEMORY VERSE: ‘If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him’ James 1:3
LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teens should be able to experience divine wisdom that leads to proper conduct which is built on the fear of God.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Wisdom comes from God for the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
INTRODUCTION: Wisdom is the application of knowledge. Wisdom is the key to a life of beauty, fulfillment and purpose. Wisdom is the skill in the art of living life with every area under the dominion of God. It is the ability to use the best means at the best time to accomplish the best ends. As a teenager, you need to be filled with the wisdom of God to excel. You can be. It is a blessing He has for you.
STUDY GUIDE
A. TYPES OF WISDOM
1. Earthly wisdom James 3:15-16, 1 Cor 3:19-20, Isaiah 29:14, 47:10
• The wisdom of this world produces pride, arrogance and foolishness.
• It also produces temporary success that does not stand the test of time.
2. Heavenly wisdom James 3:17,Job 28:28
• Heavenly wisdom is built on the fear of God
• It leads to prosperity
Proper conduct is the ingredient of heavenly wisdom.
B. HOW TO ATTAIN DIVINE WISDOM
• The treasure ot wisdom rests in the hands of God. Since it comes from above (Prov 2:6), we cannot attain it outside God.
• Through intimate relationship with the giver (God)
• Divine/Heavenly wisdom comes through revelation
• From parental guidance.
C. Benefits of God’s wisdom according to Proverbs 4:5
1. You will be wise
2. It will preserve you
3. It will promote you
4. It will bring you honour and a crown of glory
5. It will make you live long
ACTIVITY: How can the teens grow in wisdom and knowledge of God?
CONCLUSION: You can’t enjoy a life of foolishness, wisdom is everything good and profitable, therefore get wisdom. Go to God to get wisdom according to our memory verse. James 3:17 says that “Wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and goods fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy” Would you like to be filled with God’s wisdom? Ask by faith today.
RCCG Sunday School Teens Teacher’s Manual 21 November 2021