STUDENTS’ MANUAL  RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022AGE 13-19  20TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY NINE (29

BIBLE TEXT: : Zechariah 8:11-12

[11]But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the LORD of hosts.

[12]For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.

HYMN FOR TODAY: Take my Life and let it be

MEMORY VERSE: ‘……..and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this’ Esther 4:14

LESSON AIM: At the end of this study, we will understand the reasons why God blesses us to be a blessing to others.

CENTRAL TRUTH: Our blessings are given to us to serve God and man.

STUDENTS’ MANUAL  RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022AGE 13-19  20TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY NINE (29

One major reason why God blesses His children is so that they can in turn be a blessing to others around them. It is totally unacceptable to receive God’s blessings and use it only for oneself. We have been saved to save others. If we are able in anything, we owe it all to Jesus. God teaches us in His word that as His children, we are not to live for ourselves, but instead for the glory of God and for the good of others.

STUDY GUIDE

*For everything God does, there is a purpose.* *Let us look at these examples;*

a. Esther became a queen to save her people. Esther 4:13-14.

b. Joseph was sent ahead to Egypt to save his father’s house. Genesis 45:7.

c. ……………………………..

d. Paul was saved to save others. 1 Corinthians 9:16-17.

e. Acts of the apostle is a reference point to show that when God blesses us, we must bless others.

f. In Matthew 25:14-30, why did God say more will be given to the servant that multiplied his money?

*How to be a blessing?*

1. Spiritually: Preaching the word to others so they can be saved and using our gifts to minister to other. 2 Timothy 2:1-2.

2. Materially & financially: Sharing with others and giving to the work of God. Matthew 6:1-4.

3. Mentally: Using our knowledge, skills and wisdom to innovate great things & ideas to help others and propagate the work of others. Also, using our talents to serve God and others. Eccl 12:1

LIFE APPLICATION: Let’s look around us and become a channel of God’s blessings to others.

CONCLUSION: Silver, gold and all the wealth of the Earth belong to God and He gives generously to us. He knows also that how we use our money reveals what is most important to us. That is why is not simply calling us to generosity, but He is calling us to be growing and abounding in generosity. Do you ever wonder why God seems to bless some people with extra blessings? Those are people that have proved to God that they will use their blessings for His glory.

STUDENTS’ MANUAL  RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022AGE 13-19  20TH OF MARCH LESSON TWENTY NINE (29

What is God saying in today’s lesson?

…………………………..

How can I apply this to my life?

…………………………..

My prayer today is:

…………………………..