RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL 2022

Bible Text: 2 Kings 2:9-14

[9]And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me.

[10]And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so.

[11]And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

[12]And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.

[13]He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan;

[14]And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL 2022

MEMORY VERSE: ‘Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith’ Hebrews 13:7

LESSON AIM: At the end of this study, the teens should know the importance of spiritual parent

CENTRAL TRUTH: You can have many guides in Christ, but you do not need many fathers. 1 Corinthians 4:15

INTRODUCTION: Our spiritual parents are the people God has place over our lives to guide us in our Christian journey. This can be our pastor or our Sunday school teacher. A Spiritual parent must be born again and filled with the Holy Spirit.

Elijah was a spiritual parent to Elisha, and we can see how he thought Elisha a lot about God. Elisha too was patient and ready to learn. At the end he got a double portion of Elijah’s anointing. What a blessing.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL 2022

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL 2022

Importance of Spiritual Parents’ Blessings:

a. To obtain double portion of what the parent had [2 Kings 2:9-14]

b. To strengthen and equip the son or student in carrying out the assignment God has given him

c. To pass on the mantle from generation to generation, growing stronger and ensuring the will of God is revived in every generation

d. To encourage the son / student [Deut. 31:7]

e. Prosperity

How to Access Spiritual Blessings from our Spiritual Parents:

1. Be alert in the Spirit when you are with them – 2 Kings 2:10

2. Honor and respect – Romans 13:7

3. Through service – Mark 10:35-45

4. Bless them with resources whether materially or financially – 1 Corinthians 9:11

5. Praying for them

6. Believe them – Hebrews 13:7

7. Obey them – Hebrews 13:17

8. Always be in touch with them. Elisha could have been somewhere else on the day Elijah was to be taken away.

The Responsibilities of our Spiritual Parents include:

1. Praying for us.

2. Guiding us.

3. Counselling us.

4. Teaching us God’s words and ways.

5. Prophesying into our lives. 2 Chronicles 20:20b

Example of Successful Spiritual Fatherhood Relationships in the Bible:

a. Moses and Joshua [Deut 31]

b. Elijah and Elisha (2 Kings 2:9-14]

c Paul and Timothy [1 Tim 1:2]

d. Jesus and his disciples

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL 2022

CONCLUSION: God is higher than our biological fathers, and our spiritual fathers are God’s representatives in our lives. Therefore, spiritual fathers have a measure of authority over us, for example, they can pray and cancel any curse placed upon us by our biological parent. Who are your spiritual parents?

ATTENTION: Next week is Revision Day. Let us read up our past lessons and prepare for the revision with our teens. God bless you

INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION

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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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 13-19 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD OF APRIL 2022