RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 24TH OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)

[1]And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

[2]And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

[3]And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

[4]And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

[5]And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

[6]And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

[7]And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

[8]And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

[9]And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

[10]For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

MEMORY VERSE: ACTS 3:19a. “Repent ye therefore, and be converted, your sins be blotted out.”

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 24TH OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: Repent and receive forgiveness.

INTRODUCTION: Repentance is feeling sorry or remorse for the sin committed, it is a change of mind that leads to; confessing your sins to God and man and turning away from them.

It involves turning from sin to God. 1 John 1:9 if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from unrighteousness.

Jesus died on the cross, so you could be forgiven of your sin and so that you could live forever with Him in heaven, to achieve this, you must confess and repent of your sins. Luke 13:3, Mark 1:15.

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 24TH OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)

A. Excited that the famous Miracle worker Jesus was coming through Jericho, a tax collector named Zacchaeus determined to see Him pass along the busy street

B. People were everywhere, all scrambling for a good spot. Short Zacchaeus who longed desperately to see hurried ahead and climbed a tree. (though Zacchaeus was a short

man, the reason why he could not see Jesus was because people hated his forceful and sinful way he was collecting taxes from them to enrich the Roman government and himself. The Jews saw Zacchaeus as an awful sinner; someone who has grown rich by cheating his own people

Romans 3:23 says you and I are sinners too and our sins separates us from God. Romans 5:12 and also spoils your relationship with others. That is what happened to Zacchaeus.

C. As He passed, Jesus purposely looked at Zacchaeus and spoke kindly to him. Jesus is God’s son, He knew Zacchaeus’ sinful ways and how people feel about him yet He loves

and even though he hates sins. He loves Him no matter what he has done. God loves you too no matter what you have done or what other people think of you. Others may reject you because of how you look or what you do but God doesn’t reject us. John 3:16. Lord Jesus knew and loved Zacchaeus and wanted Zacchaeus to know Him too that’s why He

stopped and spoke to him.

D. By saying that He wanted to spend time at Zacchaeus’ home, Jesus let everyone know that He accepted Zacchaeus.

E. Surprised, but very pleased Zacchaeus quickly jumped down from the tree.

F. The offended Jews grumbled because Jesus was being a friend to a man they viewed as a terrible sinner. (the people had no love or concern for Zacchaeus, but Jesus did. Jesus saw Zacchaeus as a person of value as someone who can change completely once he received God’s forgiveness).

Jesus; God’s perfect son reached out in love to Zacchaeus and He is reaching out to you. He had come to help sinful men and women, boys and girls to find their way to God. He gave His life to save you and me from sin 1 John 1:7b. The Bible says His blood was given as the payment for sin. He died, three days later he rose again. He wants to save you no matter what you have done wrong, no matter what others think of you. And He wanted to save Zacchaeus.

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 24TH OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)

CLIMAX: Zacchaeus was saved by his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in spite of his sins and rejection by the people.

CONCLUSION: Zacchaeus repented by;

I. Promised to give half of his possession to the poor.

II. He promised to make things right with anyone he has wrongly collected tax from.

The Lord assured that because he truly repented, he had been saved.

CHALLENGE: As a child of God, always tell others about the Love of Jesus so that they can repent from their sin and receive Him as their Lord and Saviour. Witness!

INVITATION: Jesus wants to save you from sin too. Just as He stopped to seek sinful Zacchaeus, He is seeking you too today. Romans 10: 13.

RCCG LOWER JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 4-5 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 24TH OF JULY 2022 LESSON FORTY SEVEN (47)

SUNDAY – EXODUS 15:1-6

MONDAY – EXODUS 15:7-12

TUESDAY – EXODUS 15:13-17

WEDNESDAY – EXODUS 15:18-23

THURSDAY – EXODUS 15:24-27

FRIDAY – EXODUS 16:1-6

SATURDAY – EXODUS 16:7-12