RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL FOR 12TH OF FEBRUARY, 2023

TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:24

[24]And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient,

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Thessalonians 2:7, “But we were gentle among you even as a nurse cherisheth her children”

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that gentleness and self-control are good virtues.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Gentleness and self-control are fruit of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION: Gentleness is a way for us as Christian to stand in contrast to the disorder and selfish conducts of the world, a display of God’s love to those who are walking in darkness and it is very important for us to exhibit godly character of self-control.

STUDY GUIDE

A WHO IS A GENTLE PERSON

* A gentle person is one who, although right, although more powerful or more important, will not impose themselves over others.

* A gentle person is very easy to be entreated.

* A gentle person is kind and calm.

B. FEATURES OF GENTLENESS

* Gentleness is not weakness

* Gentleness is strength under control

* It allows one to be tender

* It allows us to be caring and nurturing to others

* It helps us stay calm

* It places the others first

* It is selfless

C. OUR EXAMPLE OF GENTLENESS

* Jesus is our model of Gentleness and care. 1 Pet.21-23

* Apostle Paul is also another example. 1 The 2:7-8

D. IMPORTANCE OF SELF CONTROL

Self control as a fruit of the spirit is a form of Christian discipline which must be to the foundation of faith. It is the ability to discipline or control our life under Jesus Christ as Lord; it is gained through prayer, knowledge and exercise of the Christian faith.

E. HOW IS SELF CONTROL ATTAINED?

The decision to have self control is attained through daily

a. Through prayer.

b. Knowledge of the word of God

c. Following the Lord, Luke 9:23.

d. Making conscious effort to give up sinful practices and

e. Bringing oneself under control of Jesus Christ and His ways.

F. MENTION AREAS WE MUST PRACTICE SELF CONTROL. ROM 12:1-2

Self control must be practiced in good and right things:-

1. Eating

2. Pleasure

3. Dressing

4. Music

5. Acquiring things: handset, clothing etc

6. Temper

7. Use of tongue (talking)

LIFE APPLICATION: We should be gentle especially when we are defending our faith so the name of God can be glorified.

CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ as our example, demonstrated self-control and gentleness during His earthly ministry. Therefore we too can do the same as His disciples through the help of the Holy Spirit.

DAILY DEVOTION:

SUNDAY: ROMANS 3:26-31

MONDAY: ROMANS 4:1-7

TUESDAY: ROMANS 4:8-15

WEDNESDAY: ROMANS 4:16-1

THURSDAY: ROMANS 4:20-25

FRIDAY: ROMANS 5:1-7

SATURDAY: ROMANS 5:8-15