RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 5TH OF JUNE LESSON FORTY (40)

TEXT: Esther 4:5-16

[5]Then called Esther for Hatach, one of the king’s chamberlains, whom he had appointed to attend upon her, and gave him a commandment to Mordecai, to know what it was, and why it was.

[6]So Hatach went forth to Mordecai unto the street of the city, which was before the king’s gate.

[7]And Mordecai told him of all that had happened unto him, and of the sum of the money that Haman had promised to pay to the king’s treasuries for the Jews, to destroy them.

[8]Also he gave him the copy of the writing of the decree that was given at Shushan to destroy them, to shew it unto Esther, and to declare it unto her, and to charge her that she should go in unto the king, to make supplication unto him, and to make request before him for her people.

[9]And Hatach came and told Esther the words of Mordecai.

[10]Again Esther spake unto Hatach, and gave him commandment unto Mordecai;

[11]All the king’s servants, and the people of the king’s provinces, do know, that whosoever, whether man or woman, shall come unto the king into the inner court, who is not called, there is one law of his to put him to death, except such to whom the king shall hold out the golden sceptre, that he may live: but I have not been called to come in unto the king these thirty days.

[12]And they told to Mordecai Esther’s words.

[13]Then Mordecai commanded to answer Esther, Think not with thyself that thou shalt escape in the king’s house, more than all the Jews.

[14]For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?

[15]Then Esther bade them return Mordecai this answer,

[16]Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish.

MEMORY VERSE: Esther 4:14 “For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place: but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”

LESSON AIM: To teach the children that they are the leaders of today.

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INTRODUCTION: The world as we know it has always been ruled mostly by people who do not fear God and so there is so much chaos and war everywhere. In our text, we read about a young lady who helped save her people from a wicked Master (Haman) who wanted them dead. Thank God for Esther. She also took up the courage to go up to the king on the matter even though the circumstances around the time was not comfortable for her.

Esther however prevailed with fasting and prayer.

STUDY GUIDE

Today we shall take a look at how Esther saved her people from our text and our role to our community and nation.

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1) Mordecai went to Esther to inform her of what had happened. Vs 4

2) Esther sent a servant to deliver fine clothes to Mordecai because he was wearing sack-clothes. VS 4

3) Mordecai was not ready to wear the fine clothes and so Esther understood the importance and levity of the matter. Vs 4

4) Esther then sent her servant to ask What the problem was. Vs 5

5) Mordecai gave Esther the proof of what Haman was planning to do to the Jews. Vs 7-8

6) Esther told Mordecai to gather the people to fast and pray for her. Vs 15-16

7) Mordecai made Esther realize that she was a queen for a time as this. VS 14

Esther fasted and prayed before approaching the King and she found favour in his sight.

1. Relationship: Esther and Mordecai were families

2. Respect and Honour: Esther still respected her uncle even though she was made queen.

3. Selflessness: Esther was more concerned about her people than her position as queen.

4. Courage: Esther summoned courage to see the King even though it could cost her life.

5. Exemplary Leader: Esther did not just tell her people to fast on her behalf, she also went fasting as well.

6. Integrity: Esther did the right thing even though she knew the likely Consequences.

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1. Pray for your nation: Psalm 122:6

2. Be loyal and faithful to your nation-

3. Speak well about your nation. Proverbs 11:11

4. Stand for the truth and defend your nation. Joshua 8

5. Love your nation- Psalm 122:6b

6. Protect the interest of your nation

7. Be a good ambassador of your nation.

D. EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE THAT WERE BLESSINGS TO THEIR NATIONS,

1. Joseph- Genesis 45:7

2. Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego – Daniel 1:7.2:28-29,3:10-30

3. Daniel -Daniel 6:2-28

4. David- 1 Samuel 17:33-55

5. Gideon – Judges 6:11-16

ACTIVITY: Mention some things that you can do to stand out in helping you nation and community.

INVITATION: Surrender your life to Jesus so that you can be a vessel unto honour in His hands.

CONCLUSION: There is a reason why you are where you are now and and for every height that you attain too. Make sure you be a good ambassador of Christ in your nation.

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SUNDAY – EXODUS 3:18-22

MONDAY – EXODUS 4:1-6

TUESDAY – EXODUS 4:7-11

WEDNESDAY – EXODUS 4:12-16

THURSDAY – EXODUS 4:17-22

FRIDAY – EXODUS 4:23-26

SATURDAY – EXODUS 4:27-31