RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGES: 9-12) ACTIVITIES MANUAL 6 OCTOBER 2019

LESSON: SIX (06)

TOPIC : REVISION 1

1. Mention all the topics you have done so far.

2. Recite all the memory verses in all the lessons you have studied.

3. Discuss with your teachers any challenges you might have in “Growing in Glory” and how you have been improving in your understanding of the topic.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
SUNDAY : John 6:53-59
MONDAY : John 6:60-70
TUESDAY: John 7:1:9
WEDNESDAY: John 7:10-13
THURSDAY: John 7:14-24
FRIDAY : John 7:25-32
SATURDAY: John 7:33-44

SUMMARY OF PREVIOUS LESSONS :

LESSON ONE
TOPIC: What is glory?

MEMORY VERSE:
Psalms 8.5 – “For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.”

BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 24:16-18

16.And the glory of the LORD abode upon mount Sinai, and the cloud covered it six days: and the seventh day He called unto Moses out of the midst of the cloud.

17.And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel.

18.And Moses went into the midst of the cloud, and gat him up into the mount: and Moses was in the mount forty days and forty nights.

STUDY GUIDE:
1) What is glory? Read the following bible passages, John 1:14, Psalm 63:2, Exodus.33:18, Psalm 96:8

Purpose of His glory

(i) To let the whole world know Him as God. Numbers 14:21

(ii) To bring praises to His Holy name. Psalm 150:6, Psalm 105:3

(iii) That is the main reason why we were created. Psalm 100

(iv) John 2:11, Exodus 40:34, John 11:4

(v) Numbers 14:21-23

(vi) Luke 10:33

(vii) Psalm 106:20

LIFE APPLICATION: Overall, the glory of God is used in a variety of ways in scripture. It can refer to God’s greatness, His honour, His beauty, His power and His light.

In every case, the glory of God acknowledges the Lord’s supreme strength and our need to both acknowledge and serve Him. It is very important that you should hid yourself, family in His glory as you grow in His glory.

CONCLUSION: The glory of God is not just a feeling, an event or an old testament experience – it is a Spiritual experience of everything contained in the character of God. It has been called the manifested presence of God but more than just a presence of its power.

The kind of power that resurrects, delivers, overcomes and transforms. It is greater and stronger than any other power in existence.

LESSON TWO
TOPIC: IMPORTANCE OF GLORY

MEMORY VERSE:
Isaiah 40.5 – “And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.”

BIBLE TEXT: John 2.11
“This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth His glory; and His disciples believed on Him.”

STUDY GUIDE:
What are the benefits of God’s glory?

1. It is meant for provision: Exodus 16:7, Rom. 15:13
2. It is meant for instruction: Exodus 24:16-17, John 14:26
3. It is meant for correction: Num. 16:19, Psalm 94:12-13
4. It is meant for direction: Exodus 40:34, Acts 16:6, 13:2
5. Reflection of His glory: John 2:11
6. It provides safety in all areas: Psalm 16:1-11
7. Nothing good exists outside God’s glory: Rev. 3
8. It provides joy unlimited: Psalm 122:1
9. You will be able to perform miracles like Jesus.
10. Glory proclaims the goodness of God: Exodus 33:18-19
11.……………………..Jeremiah 32:17
12.……………………..Genesis 21:1-2
13.……………………..Daniel 6:26
14.……………………..Daniel 4:37
15.……………………..Mark 5:18-19

LIFE APPLICATION: God’s glory is so important that a life without His glory is empty and short lived.

CONCLUSION: God and glory are one individual being. Without God
there can never be manifestation of glory. God seeks to build trusting faith in us so He can be glorified through us. As our trust in God and knowledge of God increases we become free to express and reflect His glory outwardly. It truly comes by His grace and love working inside us.

LESSON THREE
TOPIC: GOD OF GLORY

MEMORY VERSE:
1 Corintheans 1:31 – “That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.”

BIBLE TEXT: Job 11:1-20
“1 Then answered Zophar the Naamathite, and said,
2 Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
3 Should thy lies make men hold their peace? and when thou mockest, shall no man make thee ashamed?
4 For thou hast said, My doctrine is pure, and I am clean in thine eyes.
5 But oh that God would speak, and open His lips against thee;
6 And that He would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
7 Canst thou by searching find out God? canst thou find out the Almighty unto perfection?
8 It is as high as heaven; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
9 The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
10 If He cut off, and shut up, or gather together, then who can hinder Him?
11 For He knoweth vain men: He seeth wickedness also; will He not then consider it?
12 For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
13 If thou prepare thine heart, and stretch out thine hands toward Him;
14 If iniquity be in thine hand, put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell in thy tabernacles.
15 For then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:
16 Because thou shalt forget thy misery, and remember it as waters that pass away:
17 And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday: thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.
18 And thou shalt be secure, because there is hope; yea, thou shalt dig about thee, and thou shalt take thy rest in safety.
19 Also thou shalt lie down, and none shall make thee afraid; yea, many shall make suit unto thee.
20 But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the host.”

*STUDY GUIDE*:
A) HOW CAN I ENCOUNTER GOD OF GLORY?
a) ………………………………………….John 3:16
b) ………………………… ……………1 John 5:13
c)…………………… ……..John 17:16; 1Cor.15:33
d) Have faith in Him – Hebrews 11;1
e) Study the word of God – John 14:23-24
f) Keep His commandments – John 2:3-4; John 14:15
g)…………………………………………….…John 15:10
h)……………………………………………John 15:4
i) Obey Him wholeheartedly – John 2:3; Deut 28:1
j)………………………………………..…..John 8:29
k) Live a holy life – 1Thess.4:1-4

B) NAME BIBLICAL CHARACTERS THAT EXPERIENCED THE GOD OF GLORY
a) …………………..………….John 1:14; John 17:5
b)…………………………………………Isaiah 44:23
c)…………………………………………Gen.45:8-13
d)……………………………………………………….
e)……………………………………………………….

LIFE APPLICATION: The glory of God will be unveiled in the life of any child of God that knows what he/she is doing and the glory of God will visibly radiate from them. When the nation sees this, billions of people from all nations, including kings, will seek to learn the way of the Lord like Moses face that shined and like Jesus´ transfiguration.

CONCLUSION: Romans 8:19 says “For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.” You are born to reign and manifest the glories of God on earth – 1Peter 2:9. Today you are the express image of God´s person, the fulfilment of His dream. You have been called to display the virtues and perfection of Christ in the earth to fulfil your dream.

LESSON: FOUR
TOPIC: JESUS THE KING OF GLORY

MEMORY VERSE:
John 1:3 – “All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.”
BIBLE TEXT: John 1:1-34

*STUDY GUIDE*:
WHO IS JESUS?
He is the son of God – Daniel 3:25
He is the heir of all things – Hebrews 1:2
He is the light of the world – John 8:12
He is the creator of the universe – John 1:3
……………………………Hebrews 1:4
…………………………..Hebrews 1:9
………………………….Hebrews 1:10
………………………….Hebrews 1:11
………………………….Hebrews 1:12

WHAT DID JESUS DO FOR YOU?
He came to the world to set you free from bondage of sin – John 10:12
…………………………Hebrews 9:22b
……………………………Rom 3:21-26
………………………… ….John 11:25
………………………………John 14:1

How should you respond to Jesus?
……………………………….John 3:16
……………..………………Psalm 55:5
Believe that Jesus died for your sins – John 11:25-26
Choose Him as your Saviour – John 1:12

LIFE APPLICATION: Jesus is the reason why we have hope in eternity. He laid down His life for you, took your punishment and gave you eternal life – John 15:13-16. How should you respond to this great love? – Do what He commands you to do.

CONCLUSION: Jesus Christ is God the son. He is perfect. The purpose of coming in the flesh is to die on the cross so that you can receive the forgiveness of your sins – Genesis 3:15. Jesus Christ is the Saviour of the world, the King of Glory and in Him we have our redemption.

LESSON: FIVE
TOPIC: THE SPIRIT OF GLORY (HOLY SPIRIT)

MEMORY VERSE:
Acts 2:1 – “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.”

BIBLE TEXT: Acts 2:1-4
“1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”

STUDY GUIDE:
A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
Jesus introduced the Holy Spirit to His disciples with these words:
– when the Spirit of Truth comes
– He will guide you into all truth, for He will not speak on His own, but He will speak whatever He hears.
– He will also declare to you what is to come. – John 16:13
– …………………………..……………………..1 John 5:7

B. WHAT ARE THE BASIC TRUTHS ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT?
1. …………………………………………………Genesis 1:2
2. …………………………………………………1Cor.2:10-11
3. ………………………………………..……Psalm 139:7-10
4. Surveillance cameras are common today. When we enter a bank we see cameras. So, God`s Spirit observes everywhere we go and is sensitive to our every thought and action.

C. WHAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?

1. He gives life – John 7:38
2. He gives gifts – 1Cor. 12
3. He counsels – John 14:26
4. …………………………………………………..Acts 9:3
5. …………………………………………….Romans 8:23
6. …………………………………………….Romans 8:27
7. ………………………………………,,,,………2Cor. 3:5
8. ……………………………………………1John 2:20-27
9. He energizes and makes effective – Acts 1:8
10. …………………………………………………………..

LIFE APPLICATION: The Holy Spirit is the power of every believer. Peter is the proof of the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. He was a very close follower of Jesus yet afraid that he denied Him, but as soon as he received the Holy Spirit, he became very bold. For you to live a victorious Christian life you need the Holy Spirit.

CONCLUSION: The Holy Spirit plays a key role in the Acts of apostles; without the Holy Spirit, it will be practically difficult for any believer to progress in the work of ministry.