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Children Teaching
MANUAL
2012
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Train up a child in the way
he should go, when he is old he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
GUIDELINES
Dear Teachers,
Welcome to the year 2012.
This manual has been compiled with activities for the children.
Always prepare your Sunday school with photocopies of activities for your children.
Every outline has two activities; the first which is the colouring page is for children between the ages of 2 – 6 years, while the second activity sheet is for children between 7 years and above. Please note that this outline is a guide to you as a teacher; you are to prepare your lessons to suite the age of your children. Ask for the help of the Holy Spirit.
We decided to use NIV Version for our memory verse to make it simple in understanding
I wish you a wonderful Sunday school in 2012.
HEADQUARTERS CHURCH.
TABLE OF CONTENT
JAN - WISDOM
FEBRUARY - MY BODY AND I
MARCH - FEAR OF GOD
APRIL - JESUS DEATH AND RESSURRECTION BROUGHT SALVATION
AND HOPE FOR ME
MAY - OBEDIENT
JUNE - PRAISE AND WORSHIP
JULY - WALKING WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
AUGUST - SIGNSOF THE END TIME
SEPTEMBER - THE PARABLES OF JESUS
OCTOBER - GOD ANSWERS PRAYER
NOVEMBER - THE ALL SUFFICIENT GOD
DECEMBER - LOVE THE GREATEST
AIM:To teach the children what the fear of God is whichmeans to reverence God and to encourage us to live in the fear of God as this will guide the way we behave.
INTRODUCTION
What do we mean by the ‘fear of God’? (Discuss briefly using the following keywords:- Honour and Reverence, to live in awe, to be Holy and summit to commitment, to love God).
LESSON 1:REVERENCE FOR GOD
Definition: Reverence means to have a strong feeling of respect, love and admiration. To reverence God therefore, means to love, honour and have respect for God and live in awe of His power.
BIBLE TEXT:1 Samuel 24: 1-13
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines he heard that David was hiding in the wilderness of Engedi.
*Saul took 3000 men from all Israel to go and capture David and his men.
*When he got to the cave, he lay down to sleep and covered his legs, He did not know that David and his men where hiding along the sides of the cave.
*David’s men said to him the Lord has delivered Saul into your hands do whatever you want with him.
*David bowed to their pressure and cut off a corner of Saul’s royal robe.
*Afterward his conscience struck him and he regretted what he had done and he cautioned his men not to harm Saul.
*When Saul woke up and was walking out of the cave, David called out to him.
*David told him how some of his men wanted him to kill Saul, but he chose not to because he did not want to raise his hand against the Lord’s anointed.
*David went on to declare his innocence of Saul’s accusations and left God to avenge for him.
Teacher’s Note: Refer to Psalm 105: 14-15 (Saul was the Lord’s first anointed king of Israel)
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-The fear of God will keep us from repaying evil with evil. Romans 12: 21, Proverbs 14: 27
-Knowing the word of God will keep us from doing wrong, if we continuously feed our soul with the word of God, we will have advance knowledge of what God expects of us no matter the circumstance we find ourselves. Psalm 119: 11
-When we have the fear of man that makes us to be misled by others. Proverbs 29: 25
-When we have the fear of God it shows that we love Him.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD
-If you are not born again, you cannot love and respect God because you don not have His word to know what He wants.
CONCLUSION
Do not be wise in your own eyes fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3: 7
LESSON 2:WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DO NOT REVERENCE/FEAR GOD?
BIBLE TEXT:1 Samuel 2: 22-26, 29-30 (Teachers Note: back up to verse 12-17)
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord. 1 Samuel 2: 12
*Eli became very old and heard what his sons did unto all Israel.
*How they lay with the women that assembled at the door of the tabernacle and treated the Lord’s offering with contempt.
*He said to his sons why do ye such things for I hear of your wicked deeds from all the people.
*Eli further said, nay my sons for it is not good report that I hear you make the Lord’s people to transgress.
*His sons harkened not to the voice of their father.
*But Samuel continued to be in favour with God and men because he feared and honoured God.
*The Lord rejected and set aside Eli and his sons who both died the same day.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-If we fear God we will love Him and keep His commandment. John 14: 15
-Our bodies belong to God and are the temple of the Holy Spirit. We should not pollute our bodies. 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20, Romans 6: 13, 1 Samuel 2: 22
-The Lord desires that we live holy lives before Him at all times; If we live in sin. It shows that we do not have the fear of God. Leviticus 11: 45, Romans 6: 23. The wages of sin is death.
-We should be like Samuel who refused to join his friends/mates to disrespect God and His sacrifice. 1 Corinthians 15: 33, 1 Samuel 2: 26
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD
-The fear of God begins with a sincere love of God and willingness to obey His commands.
-Accept Jesus Christ today and live to honour God.
CONCLUSION
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere keeping watch on the wicked and the good. Proverbs 15: 3
LESSON 3:THE FEAR (REVERENCE) OF THE LORD BRINGS BLESSINGS
BIBLE TEXT:Genesis 39: 1-23, 41: 37-41
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*The Lord was with Joseph and prospered him as a slave to Potiphar
*Joseph’s master promoted him to rule over his household and trusted him with all he had.
*Potiphar’s wife thought Joseph was good looking and wanted to lie with him.
*Joseph refused to do this great wickedness and sin against God.
*Joseph resisted as Potiphar’s wife continued to temp him.
*One day he was working in the house, Potiphar’s wife grabbed his coat sleeve and again tempted him to lie with her
*Joseph refused; left his garment in her had and ran out of the house.
*In annoyance, Potiphar’s wife lied against Joseph which led to his imprisonment.
*From the prison, he interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and offered useful advice.
*Pharaoh saw that Joseph had the spirit of God and wisdom too.
*He was subsequently promoted to become the Prime Minister of Egypt.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-When we fear God, He will be with us to defend and honour us. Genesis 41: 40
-The fear of God will make use successful. Verse 2
-The blessing of God are sure when we fear Him even when no one is watching us. Psalm 34: 9, Genesis 41: 42
-God will give us the power to say no to temptation. 1 John 4: 4
-We will be promoted
-We will be God’s best friend when we fear Him because it shows how much we love Him.
-We will obtain favour both from God and man
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD
-When you receive Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, God will give you grace to keep away from sin and enable you love Him.
CONCLUSION
God prospered Joseph for doing the right thing.
AIM:To teach the children thatGod hears our prayers and will answer according to His will.
INTRODUCTION
Does God answer prayers? How? Does He always give us what we want? (Discuss briefly)
LESSON 1:DON’T BE TIRED IN PRAYING
Meaning: Don’t give up; be persistent (continue in a determined way).
BIBLE TEXT:Luke 18: 1-8
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*Jesus told His disciples a parable to show that they should always pray and not give up.
*He said to them there was a judge in a certain town, who did not fear God or care about men
(their opinion)
*And a widow in the same town kept going to him to seek for justice against her enemy.
*For some time the judge refused but finally said to himself.
*Even though I don’t fear God or care about men but because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justices.
*Otherwise, she will wear me out by her continuous coming.
*Jesus said hear what this unjust judge says, will God not bring about justice for His chosen ones who cry to Him day and night?
*Will He keep putting them off
*I tell you, He will see that they get justice and quickly.
*However, when He comes will He find faith on the earth (that is consistent and persisting).
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-As God’s children we must believe that God truly answers prayers. Hebrews 11: 6
-Know for certain that God will give you an answer keep knocking, don’t give up. James 5: 16
-Pray in faith. Mathew 21: 21-22
-God promises to hear our prayer and answer according to His will. Jeremiah 33: 3
-Be steadfast and persevere continuously in prayer. Romans 12: 12
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD
-God will only answer your prayer if you know the person of Jesus. Ask Him to come into your life today. Proverbs 15: 8
CONCLUSION
The prayer of the righteous man is powerful and effective so don’t give up. James 5: 16
LESSON 2:PRAYING THE WORD OF GOD
BIBLE TEXT:Luke 32: 6-12
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*Prelude: On his way home after leaving his father in-law Laban; Jacob encounters the angels of God after which he sent some messengers ahead of him to meet his brother Esau.
*When the messengers returned to Jacob they said to him we saw your brother Esau and he is coming to meet you, he has 400 men with him.
*Jacob became afraid (why? Teachers tell the children) and divided the people who were with him into 2 groups including the flocks and camels.
*Saying to himself, if Esau comes and attack one group, the other group may escape.
*Jacob then prayed to God reminding God of His promise to take him back to his people and prosper him.
*Jacob called on God to save him from his brother Esau because he was afraid of being attacked with his entire household.
*God granted Jacob favour with his brother and reunited him with his entire household.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-God is all powerful when we call unto him according to his word in any situation He answers. Jeremiah 33:3, Genesis 32: 9-12
-In prayer we must always seek the will of God which is in His word. Jesus is our perfect example. Luke 22: 42, John 5: 30
-God and His word are one; He cannot do anything without His word. John 1: 1
-We have what the word of God says we have because the scripture cannot be broken. John 10: 35b, so we should pray the word, confess it continuously and believe our confessions.
-God watches over His word to accomplish it. Isaiah 55: 10-11
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD
-The only prayer of the sinner according to the word of God that He answers is the prayer salvation. Accept Jesus today as your Lord and Saviour.
CONCLUSION
God is everywhere and ready to answer when we call unto him according to His word.
LESSON 3:HOW GOD ANSWERS PRAYERS
NOTE:This lesson is a practical class. Teachers discuss with the children in depth some of the reasons God answers prayers the way He does.
Yes:Answer greater than request. Ephesians 3: 7-14
No:Answer to prayer different from request. Deuteronomy 3: 21-27, ii Corinthians 12: 7-9
Wait:Answer to prayer delayed (it tries our faith). Daniel 10: 1-13
Note:Beware about insisting that God grant your request. 1 Samuel 8: 4-22, 1, 3, 16-19
(Israel asked for a king)
Ref:Psalm 106: 15 He gave them their request but sent leanness into their soul.
AIM:To teach the children that God is delighted / happy when we praise and worship Him truly from the bottom of our heart for who He is.
INTRODUCTION
If you walk into a room full of people and you are gorgeously dressed, everyone is admiring and praising your outfit; how will you feel? (Teachers get the children to respond), yourhead will swell and you will be feeling good and proud inside of you. This is exactly the way God feels when we give Him quality praise and worship from the bottom of our heart.
LESSON 1:PRAISE AND WORSHIP – THE KEY TO GOD’S PRESENCE
Definition: Praise:- Praise is appreciation through our words, thoughts and deeds i.e. actions.
Worship:- Worship is responding to God’s love with reverence in praise and with a heart full of joy and appreciation.
BIBLE TEXT:Acts 16: 11 - 33
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*Paul and Silas travelled to Philippi, where they taught and prayed with people who listen to them.
*It happened that as they went about teaching and praying, a fortune teller called out that Paul and Silas were servants of God who proclaim the way of salvation.
*Paul was grieved by this action, because the fortune teller was used by an evil spirit, so he commanded the evil spirit to leave in the name of Jesus Christ.
*With their business ruined, the fortune teller took Paul and Silas to the town officials and accused them of teaching against the law.
*The crowed attacked Paul and Silas, the officials ordered them to be beaten and put in the prison and placing them in the inner part of the cell.
*At mid-night the other prisoners heard Paul and Silas singing and praising God, when an earthquake suddenly shook open the prison doors.
*Thinking the prisoners had escaped, the jailer drew his sword to kill himself, knowing that if the prisoners escaped, he will be killed but Paul stopped him.
*Seeing what has happen, the jailer asked Paul and Silas what he must do to get saved because he heard them when they were praising and worshiping God and rejoicing in the Lord even though they were in prison.
*The jailer and every member of his household believed and were saved, and Paul and Silas taught everyone present about Jesus and the jailer washed their wounds.
*God turned Paul and Silas pain into joy and victory, the jailer and members of his household were also baptized to show they believed.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-Irrespective of your situation, God deserves your praise.
-Praise and Worship is a tool we can use to reach the heart of God.
-Praise God for who He is and not necessarily because of what you can get from it, if something comes out of your praise and worship, it is a blessing on your own part.
-Praise and Worship are forms of prayer, and it yields result if you do it with all your heart.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD
-God wants to have a relationship with you before he even thinks of listening to your praise or worship.
Song: -Paul and Silas, they praise, they sang, the Holy Ghost came down.
LESSON 2:PRAISE A WEAPON OF WARFARE
BIBLE TEXT:Joshua 5: 13 -15, 6: 1 - 20
SEQUENCE OF EVENT
*The Children of Israel were in problem because they disobeyed God, and they were stranded in the desert for forty years, and God said they will not see the promise land.
*Bust as Joshua, the servant of God viewed the city of Jericho and its wall, that stood against the children of Israel and their testimony, because they could not penetrate the wall, the commander of the Lords army appeared to Joshua (An Angel).
*God wanted the children of Israel to overcome the city of Jericho whose gate was closed, sailing itself from Israel’s attack.
*God gave instructions to Israel to follow through his servant Joshua on hoe to conquer Jericho
*Joshua told Israel to march around Jericho daily for six days according to the instruction he got from the Lord.
*Israel obeyed, silently marching around Jericho for six days.
*On the seventh day, the people marched around Jericho seven times and Joshua commanded that when they hear the trumpet they were to shout.
*Joshua told Israel that as they shout Jericho and all its inhabitants (except for Rehab and her family, who had believed God) were doomed to totaldestruction.
*At the trumpet blast, Israel gave a thunderous shout and the wall fell down flat, by the great power of God, allowing Israel to march in victoriously.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE SAVED CHILD
-You can have victory over any obstacle, through the power of praise or worship because there is power in praise. (Teachers use example of praise singers at parties to explain).
-Just like there is power in prayer, also remember that there is power in praise when you have prayed and prayed, change to praise and you will definitely see result.
-Make praise your life style.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION TO THE UNSAVED CHILD