RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGES: 9-12) TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF JANUARY, 2021 LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)
TOPIC: BE HIS DISCIPLE
MEMORY VERSE: John 1.43 “The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.”
BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 4:18-19
18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.
19 And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.
LESSON AIM: To let children know the need to become Jesus disciple.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Jesus Christ is looking for disciples.
INTRODUCTION: Training is the process by which a person is thought the skills that are needed for an art, profession or job. In today’s scripture, Christ did not just pick His disciples and sent them to work for Him, He said they should follow Him and He will make them fishers of men. Becoming a disciple of God means we would follow Him and trust in Him. Following God is not something we do and stop, it is something we do daily (Luke 9:62). So to become Christ disciples we must be ready to follow Him faithfully to the end.
RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGES: 9-12) TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF JANUARY 2021 LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)
STUDY GUIDE:
A: WHO IS A DISCIPLE?
•A disciple primarily refers to a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ.
•He is an imitator of both the life and the teaching of the master. 1 Corinthians 11:1
•Discipleship is a deliberate apprenticeship which makes the fully formed disciple a living copy of the master.
•A disciple engages in learning through instruction from another and is constantly associated with someone who has a character and a particular set of views. He adheres to the teachings of the master.
•A disciple of Jesus must learn to live and love like Him. Disciple also means other things like worshipper, servant and witness.
B: HOW DO I BECOME A DISCIPLE?
1. Recognise you are a great sinner and Jesus is the great Saviour. Isaiah 53:5
2. Fall in love with God. Mark 12:30
3. Read God’s Word daily and submit to it. Psalm 119:97
4. Follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. Luke 12:12
5. Be involved in serving God in your church. 2 Corinthians 12:15
6. Keep godly company. 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
7. Tell others about Jesus. Mark 16:15
C: QUALITIES OF A DISCIPLE:
1. He must deny self. Luke 9:23
2. He sets his affection on heavenly things. Colossians 3:1-2
3. Obedience. Matthew 4:20
4. Acknowledge the Lordship of God. Matthew 16:16
5. Listen to Jesus instructions. Matthew 28:19-20
6. Believe. Mark 1:15
7. Love Jesus more. John 21:15-17
8. Commitment. Luke 14:33
9. Die to self interest. Galatians 2:20
10. Love God more than money and material things. Luke 16:13
D: BIBLICAL EXAMPLES:
1. Jesus – 12 disciples. Matthew 10:2
2. Moses – Joshua. Exodus 24:13
3. Apostle Paul – Timothy. 1 Timothy 1:18 RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGES: 9-12) TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF JANUARY 2021 LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)
CONCLUSION: Every true disciple of Christ must be Christ-like.
INVITATION: For you to be a disciple of Jesus Christ you must accept Him as your Lord and Saviour.
ACTIVITY: Mention 2 (two) benefits of being a disciple of Christ.
LIFE APPLICATION: There is a great price to pay if you want to be a disciple of Christ, like submission. Who do you look up for spiritual guidance? Be spiritual accountable to a mature Christian. Paul discipled Timothy, Moses discipled Joshua, Elijah discipled Elisha. Let Christ be formed in you.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
1. SUNDAY: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49
2. MONDAY: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
3. TUESDAY: 1 Corinthians 16:1-12
4. WEDNESDAY: 1 Corinthians 16:13-24
5. THURSDAY: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
6. FRIDAY: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24
7. SATURDAY: 2 Corinthians 2:1-12
RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGES: 9-12) TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF JANUARY 2021 LESSON EIGHTEEN (18)