RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)

BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 5:3-4,10-11

[3]Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[4]Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

[10]Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

[11]Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 19:14 “Let the words of my mouth,and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)

LESSON AIM: To let the children know that they will get whatever they desire from God.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Children should desire the blessings of God.

INTRODUCTION: The Psalmist says ‘As the deer pants for water, so I long for you.O God. I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? Psalm 42:1-2. This means that his heart always long after God’s blessings. As a child you get whatever you desire from God. That means you will need to pay close attention to your thought life

(A) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DESIRE?

A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen

B. WHY SHOULD WE DESIRE GOD’S BLESSING?

1. It makes our lives desirable to us and others. Gen 39:5

2. It makes witnessing about our Lord Jesus to others effective. Acts 10:38

3. God’s blessings ends curses in our lives. Galatians 3:13

4. There is no sorrow in the Lord’s blessing. Prov. 10:22

5. In His blessing, we receive His presence, peace, protection and prosperity. Num. 6:24-26

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)

1. Maintain a pure heart – Psalm 24:4

2. Have a humble heart – James 4:6

3. Have faith in God – James 1:5-7

4. Mediate on the word of God – Joshua 1:8

5. Maintain a heart free of offence – Acts 24:16

6. Never allow sin your heart – Psalm 66:18

7. Let your thinking be positive -Philip.4:8

8. Believe the word of God

9. Position yourself to receive the blessing, Psalms 24:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9.

10. Be intentional in rendering services to God. 1 Chronicles 28:9

11. Prioritize the presence of God, 2 Samuel 6:11-12

12. Cast your care upon the Lord Psalm 55: 22

D. EXAMPLES OF PEOPLE WHO DESIRED GOD’S BLESSINGS

1. Jabez – 1chronicles 4:9

2. Hannah – 1 Samuel 1:10-11, 20

3. David – 1 Samuel 30:1-4

CONCLUSION: God’s blessings are designed to make us stand out from those who do not know Him

INVITATION: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and every other things shall be added unto you

ACTIVITY: Mention two (2) other people who desired and got God’s blessings

LIFE APPLICATION: No Jesus, No blessings

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY EIGHT (28)

SUNDAY – GENESIS 36:39-43

MONDAY – GENESIS 37:1-6

TUESDAY – GENESIS 37:7-12

WEDNESDAY – GENESIS 37:13-20

THURSDAY – GENESIS 37:21-26

FRIDAY – GENESIS 37:27-31

SATURDAY – GENESIS 37:32-36