RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF NOVEMBER 2022

BIBLE TEXT: Acts 13:1-12

[1]Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

[2]As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.

[3]And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.

[4]So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus.

[5]And when they were at Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: and they had also John to their minister.

[6]And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus:

[7]Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God.

[8]But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith.

[9]Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him,

[10]And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

[11]And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand.

[12]Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord..

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF NOVEMBER 2022

MEMORY VERSE: John 16:13 “However, when He, the Spirit of truth has come, He will guide you into all truth.”

LESSON AIM: The Holy Spirit is our Guide.

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Ask the Holy Spirit to be your guide.

INTRODUCTION: It’s far better to let God choose the way that you should take; He will do this by the guidance of the Holy Spirit, if you will bring your questions to Him. He will guide without mistake.

Proverbs 3: 6 says In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Let the Holy Spirit lead you in all things.

A. Now the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers. Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene. Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the Tetraach and Saul. vs. 1

B. As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said “now separate to me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them”. Vs. 2

This is divine guidance by the power of the Holy Spirit.

C. Then having fasted and prayed and laid hands on them, they sent them away. vs.3 They wouldn’t have done this if the Holy Spirit had not given them direction. They also immediately obeyed. Do you obey when the Holy Spirit speaks to you?

D. So being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia and from there they called to Cyprus. They arrived at Salamis where they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. vs.4,5

E. At Island of Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew whose name was Bar – Jesus.

F. Who was with the Proconsul- Sergius Paulus an intelligent man. This man called for Barnabas and Saul and sought to hear the word of God

G. But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from faith

H. Then Saul who is also called Paul filled with the Holy Spirit looked intently at him and said “o! full of deceit and fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness will not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?

CLIMAX: And now indeed “the hand of the Lord is upon you and you shall be blind not seeing the sun for a time. And immediately a dark mist fell on him and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 13TH OF NOVEMBER 2022

CONCLUSION: Then the Proconsul believed when he saw what had been done, being astonished atthe teaching of the Lord.

CHALLENGE: The Holy Spirit guides the disciples in their journey and as they obeyed, signs and wonders happened. God wants you to obey the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that He can use you to win souls and for signs and wonders.

INVITATION: If you have Jesus the Holy Spirit will be there to guide you. Receive Him now. John 1

SUNDAY – ACTS 7:40-43

MONDAY – ACTS 7:44-46

TUESDAY – ACTS 7:47-50

WEDNESDAY – ACTS 7:51-53

THURSDAY – ACTS 7:54-56

FRIDAY ACT 7:57-60

SATURDAY – ACTS 8:1-3