RCCG Sunday School Teens Teacher’s Manual 26 December 2021 | Lesson 17
RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL 2021/2022
AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 26TH OF DECEMBER, 2021
LESSON 17
TOPIC: ATTRACTING GOD’S BLESSINGS 1 (RIGHTEOUSNESS)
BIBLE TEXT: Psalms 1:1-5
MEMORY VERSE: PSALM 1:1 “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in seat of the scornful.
LESSON AIM: To make the children aware that the righteous are always blessed
CENTRAL TRUTH: God wants His children to be righteous
INTRODUCTION: Being morally steadfast is fast eroding in this generation. People now celebrate wrong doing. It’s high time we stand out for Jesus Christ. Righteousness exalt but sin bring shame. As a child of God you must be ready to standout in the midst of corrupt generation. Even though you may not be popular with your friends but you will be celebrated by God.
STUDY GUIDE
A. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE RIGHTEOUS?
1. It means to be upright Philippians 4:8
2. It is God’s nature imputed in man by Jesus Christ at new birth 2 Corinthians 5:17
3. Fulfilling the desires and will of the Father.
4 It’s a gift received by grace not by works Romans 5:17
5 It’s to live alife pleasing to God- Acts 24:16
6. It means to be obedient- 1 Samuel 15:22
7. It’s to fear God- Prov. 14:16
B. CHARACTERISTICS 0F THE RIGHTEOUS (Psalms 1:1-2)
1. They are happy and blessed – Rom 15:13
2. They do not walk in the counsel of the wicked- Psa 1:1
3. They do not stand in the path of sinners
4 They do not sit in the seat of scoffers
5 They delight in the law of the Lord
6. They meditate day and night in the law of the Lord
C. BLESSINGS ATTACHED TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
1. No dryness Psalm 1:3a
2. Have their strength renewed constantly – Isaiah 40:31
3. Prosperity all-round Matthew 6:33, Psalm 1:3
4. Fruitfulness Psalms 112:6
5. Life in abundance
6. Answered prayers Psalms 34:15
D. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF THE RIGHTEOUS
1. Noah- Genesis 6:9, Genesis 7:1
2. Abraham – James 2:21
3. Job – Job 1:8
4. King David- Psalm 7:10, Psalm 18:20
5. King Asa- 1 Kings 15:11, 2 Chronicles 14:2
CONCLUSION: Believers are called to live a life of righteousness. Note to be righteous means you have a right standing with God, parents, siblings, friends, your teachers and everybody around you
INVITATION: Righteousness is not by works, so you need the help of God by accepting Jesus as your Lord and savior.
ACTIVITY: Mention (2) two things righteousness is not
LIFE APPLICATION: Commit your ways to the Lord, and He shall establish you
DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY – GENESIS 24:8-14
MONDAY – GENESIS 24:15-22
TUESDAY – GENESIS 24:23-30
WEDNESDAY – GENESIS 24:31-36
THURSDAY – GENESIS 24:37-42
FRIDAY – GENESIS 24:43-48
SATURDAY GENESIS 24:49-54