RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2022

BIBLE TEXT: Numbers 6:24-26

[24]The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:

[25]The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:

[26]The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.

MEMORY VERSE: Mathew 7:7 “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.

LESSON AIM: To let the children know the importance of seeking God

CENTRAL TRUTH: When you seek God, you will find His blessings.

INTRODUCTION: Mathew 6.33 *”But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you”*. Children note that you will only find what you seek. You cannot find what you don’t seek

For you to experience and enjoy the blessings of God you will need to seek after His blessings with the whole of your heart. This lesson will review to you how to seek God’s blessings for your life.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2022

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2022

(A) WHY SEEK GOD’S BLESSINGS

1. Because He is the source of all good blessings. James 1:17a

2. We find joy in God’s blessings. Jeremiah 10:22

3. We find life when we seek God. John 10:10

4. Its His desires for us as His children to be blessed, prosper in our soul and enjoy good health 3 John 1:2.

5. God doesn’t forsake those who ask or seek

after Him. Matthew 7:7

(B) STEPS TO SEEK GOD’S BLESSINGS

1. Repent and be sorry for your bad deeds. Matthew 5:4

2. Align yourself to His purpose for your life. Zephaniah 2:3

3. Call upon God and pray to him. Jeremiah 29:12-14

4. Serve God wholeheartedly. 1 Chronicles 28:9

5. Cast your cares upon the Lord. Psalm 55:22

6. Turn away from evil. Isaiah 55:6-7

7. Have a clean hands and a pure heart. Psalm 24:4-6

8. Keep His commandments.Exodus 20:6

9. Preach to the sinners – Mathew 4:1 7

10. Obey your parents – Exodus 20:12

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2022

1. Salvation. Jonah 2:9

2. Forgiveness. Mathew 6: 14

3. Indwelling of the Holy Spirit which gives Us insight and power to do God’s will. Acts 1:8

4. Eternal life. John 3:16

5. Spiritual Inheritance. Romans 8:17

6. Good health. 3 John 1:2

7. Material blessings Malachi 3:10, Deuteronomy 28:2-5

CONCLUSION: God’s blessings are without repentance Romans 11:29

INVITATION: Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour so as to receive blessings from God

ACTIVITY: Mention other blessings of God to mankind

LIFE APPLICATION: Without God we will live a wretched life. We must acknowledge our dependency on God

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2022

SUNDAY – GENESIS 31:35-42

MONDAY – GENESIS 31:43-50

TUESDAY – GENESIS 31:51-55

WEDNESDAY – GENESIS 32:1-6

THURSDAY – GENESIS 32:7-14

FRIDAY – GENESIS 32:15-21

SATURDAY – GENESIS 32:22-26