RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY, 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 6:8-11; 2 Timothy 2:21

1 Cor. 6:8-11

[8]Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren.

[9]Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,

[10]Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

[11]And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

2 Tim. 2:21

[21]If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

MEMORY VERSE: ‘And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God’ 1 Corinthians 6:11

LESSON AIM: At the end of this study, I should know about sanctification

CENTRAL TRUTH: God wants us to live sanctified lives.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY, 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

From 2 Tim 2:21, sanctification can be defined as the act of cleansing ourselves from filthiness and setting ourselves apart, holy onto the Lord. This means making a conscious, willing decision to dedicate your spirit, soul, mind, heart, and body to God. Sanctification removes the root of sin from our hearts and our love for God becomes pure and our service to God becomes selfless with good intentions.

STUDY GUIDE

Make a list of the characteristics of people who are not sanctified in 1 Cor 6:8-11

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Steps to sanctification:

1. Repent and be born again.

2. ……………………………….. Rom 12:1-2.

3. Living in the spirit Galatians 5:16-26 and as we do this, we become baptized in the Holy Spirit, we begin to bear the fruits of the Spirit, we receive the gifts of the Spirit and we become more and more like Jesus.

Benefits of Sanctification:

1. We will be dead to sin, resisting temptation becomes easier, we will not be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine.

2. Loving and walking with God becomes easier.

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4. We will have good control over the use of our five senses, thoughts and sinful sexual lusts (including pornography) lose their grip on our mind.

5. Forgiveness becomes easier and we will enjoy peace that passes all understanding.

6. We will enjoy fellowshipping with God. RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY, 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

7. ………………………………..

8. We will attract divine favour and blessings.

Facts about Sanctification:

• The journey to becoming sanctified begins when you become born again

• Sanctification Increases Throughout Life.

• Sanctification is Completed when we meet the Lord in glory. So we must work it out till the end.

LIFE APPLICATION: Examine yourself and make conscious efforts to put away anything & anyone that is hindering you from living a sanctified life.

CONCLUSION: The process of sanctification is carried out through the working of the Holy Spirit on our hearts, cleansing it and setting us apart for God’s use. However, we must cooperate with the Holy Spirit to complete His work.

The benefits and blessings of sanctification are countless. We have mentioned just a few. Pray that God will sanctify you so that you can begin to enjoy these blessings.

RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-19 STUDENTS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY, 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

What is God saying in today’s lesson?

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How can I apply this to my life?

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My prayer today is:

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