RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

[1]In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.

[2]And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.

[3]And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king’s seed, and of the princes;

[4]Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king’s palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.

[5]And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king’s meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.

[6]Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:

[7]Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.

[8]But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.

[9]Now God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs.

[10]And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king.

[11]Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,

[12]Prove thy servants, I beseech thee, ten days; and let them give us pulse to eat, and water to drink.

[13]Then let our countenances be looked upon before thee, and the countenance of the children that eat of the portion of the king’s meat: and as thou seest, deal with thy servants.

[14]So he consented to them in this matter, and proved them ten days.

[15]And at the end of ten days their countenances appeared fairer and fatter in flesh than all the children which did eat the portion of the king’s meat.

[16]Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.

[17]As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.

[18]Now at the end of the days that the king had said he should bring them in, then the prince of the eunuchs brought them in before Nebuchadnezzar.

[19]And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king.

[20]And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.

[21]And Daniel continued even unto the first year of king Cyrus.

MEMORY VERSE: JOHN 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth, your word is truth.”

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: God wants you to be sanctified for His use.

INTRODUCTION: Sanctification means to be set a part for God’s use, in clean and pure state.

Jesus paid it all,

All to Him I owe:

Sin had left a crimson stain:

He washed it white as snow.

The King of love my Shepherd is,

Whose goodness fails never;

Inothing lack ifIam His,

And He is mine forever.

Wonderful love of Jesus saving my soul from sin,

Lifting me from its shadows giving me peace within

Crowing my life with gladness flooding with joy my way:

How can I keep from singing? Heaven has come to stay.

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 31ST OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY EIGHT (48)

A. King Nebuchadnezzar sent someone to over throw Jerusalem.

B. The King ordered his commanders to bring back strong, healthy and intelligent young men from royal families

C. These gifted young men were to receive the king’s food and training.

D. The Hebrew youths were given names. The Babylonians wanted the Jewish young men to forget the true living and holy God, but their change of names could not make them

forget their God.

They changed their names from;

1. Daniel (God is my Judge) – Belteshazzar (May God protect his life)

2. Hananiah (God is gracious) – Shadrach (command of Aku)

3. Mishael (who is, what God is) – Meshach (I am of little account)

4. Azariah (the Lord has helped) – Abed-nego (servant of Nego) You too can know God like Daniel and his friends by trusting in His son Jesus Christ (John 17:3).

E. Daniel decided not to defile himself by eating the king’s food. For Daniel and his friends refused to accept things offered to idols, for accepting means they believed in those false gods. They set themselves apart for the true God. God wants you as a Christian to keep your life clean from things that can harm your body physically and spiritually. (let children give examples of such things like; smoking, drinking, drugs, looking at dirty magazines and videos.)

E. Daniel asked the chief eunuch for permission not to eat the king’s food.

G. Fearing for his life, the chief eunuch was afraid to allow Daniel the permission not to eat the king’s food.

H. Daniel requested a ten day test of eating only vegetables and water

I. The four Hebrew men were granted ten days test and they passed so they were allowed to continue their diet for three years

J. God gave them knowledge, their wisdom was superior.

CLIMAX: God honoured Daniel and his friends by allowing them serve before the king who repeatedly found them wiser than anyone else in his realm.

CONCLUSION: Daniel and his friends continued to serve under several kings.

CHALLENGE: As a child of God, God wants you to keep yourself clean, set apart for His use. Do not join others in doing wrong things.

INVITATION: God gives those who believe in Him strength to live clean lives. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for everlasting life. John 6:47.

MONDAY: EXODUS 16:13-18

TUESDAY: EXODUS 16:19-24

WEDNESDAY:EXODUS 16:25-36

THURSDAY: EXODUS 17:1-6

FRIDAY: EXODUS 17:7-12

SATURDAY: EXODUS 17:13-16

SUNDAY: EXODUS 18:1-6