RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 30TH OF OCTOBER 2022 LESSON NINE (09)

BIBLE TEXT: Acts 1:4-8

[4]And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.

[5]For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

[6]When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?

[7]And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.

[8]But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

MEMORY VERSE: ACTS 2:4: “And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.

LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teenagers should know the importance of the baptism of the Holy Spirit

CENTRAL TRUTH: Baptism in the Holy Spirit is an empowering experience for believers.

INTRODUCTION: The word “Baptism’ means to “dip in” or to “immerse”. The baptism of the Holy Spirit is an “immersion of the spirit”. When you are baptized with the Holy Spirit, you will receive strength, power, and boldness from God to accomplish the work of God and overcome sin in your own life. Following the outpouring of the Holy Ghost at Pentecost (Acts 2), the early church continued to experience the baptism in the Holy Ghost.

WHAT IS BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?

A. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is an infilling of power that Jesus performs in the life of one who is completely yielded to Him. This baptism is not a requirement for salvation; rather, it is a gift for those who have already received new spiritual birth, the evidence of being filled with the Spirit is speaking in tongues.

B. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

1. We need boldness and power to be true witnesses. Acts 1:8.

2. So we can be a sign to unbelievers 1 Corinthians 14:22

3. To build up our faith. 1 Corinthians 14:4

4. It is the promise of God to us Joel 2:28. Luke 24:49

5. Deepens your personal relationship with God.

6. It enables us to have the 9 fruits of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23.

7. The Holy Spirit empowers you to be a very fruitful witness of the gospel. Acts 1:8

C. HOW TO RECEIVE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.

1. You must first receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Luke 24:49, Acts 8:14-17.

2. Be water baptized as a profession of your faith Acts 8:12-17

3. Prepare your heart to receive the Holy Spirit baptism. Acts 15:8

4. Ask your Heavenly Father to fill you with His Holy Spirit. Luke 11:13

5. Receive the baptism in the Holy Spirit through prayer and worship. Eph 5:18-19.

6. Be willing to speak in new tongue as the Spirit gives utterance. 1 Corinthians 14:14-15

7. Seek the Lord’s presence and pray in the Spirit daily. Jude 1:20

8. Laying on of hands: 1 Timothy 4:14

9. Listening to the gospel: Acts 10:44

D. HINDRANCES TO RECEIVING THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. There are a few hindrances to receiving the baptism in the Holy Spirit. These must be dealt with before the Spirit will come with power.

– Doubt – Unbelief (doubt) Hebrews 11:6

– Pride – 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

– Fear – 2 Timothy 1:7

– Unwillingness to surrender

1. Sanctification of believers. 1 Corinthians 6:11

2. He helps you to be intimate with God. 2 Corinthians 3:18

3. He helps us to do the Father’s will. Acts 8:29

4. The Holy Spirit is the source of gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

5. He imparts God’s Love. Roman 5:3-5

6. He helps us to pray. Romans 8:26

7. He gives us the power to be true witnesses and to evangelize. Acts 1:8.

LIFE APPLICATION: To be baptized in the Holy Spirit means to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God, the third person of the trinity. By being filled you become more like Him and you are empowered to do the work that God has called you to do. The baptism of The Holy Spirit is for every believer, not just for pastors or evangelists, but even for teenagers too. We all have work to do and the Holy Spirit helps us, guides us, and equips us to do His work. The only way we can be baptized in the Holy Spirit is when we give our lives to Christ. Have you given your life to Christ? John 1:12.

CONCLUSION: Baptism of the Holy Spirit is an empowering experience, equipping Spirit-filled believers for witnessing and ministry. Apart from this, we also need this power to build up the church. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is the doorway to experiencing God in your life. Receiving the Holy Spirit is so important to the Lord that He commanded the apostles not to go anywhere until they have received the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:49, Acts 1:4). God wants to fill your life with His Holy Spirit so you can be a witness of His love and power.

Ask them – What is God saying in today’s lesson?

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How can they apply this to their lives?

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Let them put their prayer points here:

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