RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGE 13-19) TEENS TEACHER’S MANUAL FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2021 : TOPIC – WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN
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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2021/2022
(AGE 13-19) TEENS TEACHER’S MANUAL
SUNDAY 14TH OF NOVEMBER, 2021
LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: WAYS GOD BLESSES A MAN
(WISDOM)
BIBLE TEXT: Proverbs 3:13-18
[13]Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
[14]For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
[15]She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
[16]Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.
[17]Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
[18]She is a tree of life to them that lay hold upon her: and happy is every one that retaineth her.
HYMN FOR TODAY: What a wonderful day, Day I will never forget.
MEMORY VERSE: ‘If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not, and it shall be given him’ James 1:3
LESSON AIM: At the end of the study, teens should be able to experience divine wisdom that leads to proper conduct which is built on the fear of God.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Wisdom comes from God for the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.
INTRODUCTION: Wisdom is the application of knowledge. Wisdom is the key to a life of beauty, fulfillment and purpose. Wisdom is the skill in the art of living life with every area under the dominion of God. It is the ability to use the best means at the best time to accomplish the best ends. As a teenager, you need to be filled with the wisdom of God to excel. You can be. It is a blessing He has for you.
STUDY GUIDE
A. TYPES OF WISDOM
1. Earthly wisdom James 3:15-16, 1 Cor 3:19-20, Isaiah 29:14, 47:10
• The wisdom of this world produces pride, arrogance and foolishness.
• It also produces temporary success that does not stand the test of time.
2. Heavenly wisdom James 3:17,Job 28:28
• Heavenly wisdom is built on the fear of God
• It leads to prosperity
Proper conduct is the ingredient of heavenly wisdom.
B. HOW TO ATTAIN DIVINE WISDOM
• The treasure ot wisdom rests in the hands of God. Since it comes from above (Prov 2:6), we cannot attain it outside God.
• Through intimate relationship with the giver (God)
• Divine/Heavenly wisdom comes through revelation
• From parental guidance.
C. Benefits of God’s wisdom according to Proverbs 4:5
1. You will be wise
2. It will preserve you
3. It will promote you
4. It will bring you honour and a crown of glory
5. It will make you live long
ACTIVITY: How can the teens grow in wisdom and knowledge of God?
CONCLUSION: You can’t enjoy a life of foolishness, wisdom is everything good and profitable, therefore get wisdom. Go to God to get wisdom according to our memory verse. James 3:17 says that “Wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and goods fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy” Would you like to be filled with God’s wisdom? Ask by faith today.
ATTENTION: Next week is Revision Day and the following week is Quiz and Interactive Day. Let us read up our past lessons and prepare for the revision and the quiz with our teens. God bless you.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
Ask them – What is God saying in today’s lesson?
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How can they apply this to their lives?
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Let them put their prayer points here:
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