RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL (AGES: 9 -12)
ACTIVITIES MANUAL 2 FEBRUARY 2020
TOPIC: SHINING AS LIGHT AND SALT OF THE EARTH
MEMORY VERSE :
Matthew 5:14 – “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.”
BIBLE TEXT: 1 Kings 5
1 And Hiram king of Tyre sent his servants unto Solomon; for he had heard that they had anointed him king in the room of his father: for Hiram was ever a lover of David.
2 And Solomon sent to Hiram, saying,
3 Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.
4 But now the LORD my God hath given me rest on every side, so that there is neither adversary nor evil occurrent.
5 And, behold, I purpose to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God, as the LORD spake unto David my father, saying, Thy son, whom I will set upon thy throne in thy room, he shall build an house unto my name.
6 Now therefore command thou that they hew me cedar trees out of Lebanon; and my servants shall be with thy servants: and unto thee will I give hire for thy servants according to all that thou shalt appoint: for thou knowest that there is not among us any that can skill to hew timber like unto the Sidonians.
7 And it came to pass, when Hiram heard the words of Solomon, that he rejoiced greatly, and said, Blessed be the LORD this day, which hath given unto David a wise son over this great people.
8 And Hiram sent to Solomon, saying, I have considered the things which thou sentest to me for: and I will do all thy desire concerning timber of cedar, and concerning timber of fir.
9 My servants shall bring them down from Lebanon unto the sea: and I will convey them by sea in floats unto the place that thou shalt appoint me, and will cause them to be discharged there, and thou shalt receive them: and thou shalt accomplish my desire, in giving food for my household.
10 So Hiram gave Solomon cedar trees and fir trees according to all his desire.
11 And Solomon gave Hiram twenty thousand measures of wheat for food to his household, and twenty measures of pure oil: thus gave Solomon to Hiram year by year.
12 And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.
13 And king Solomon raised a levy out of all Israel; and the levy was thirty thousand men.
14 And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
15 And Solomon had threescore and ten thousand that bare burdens, and fourscore thousand hewers in the mountains;
16 Beside the chief of Solomon’s officers which were over the work, three thousand and three hundred, which ruled over the people that wrought in the work.
17 And the king commanded, and they brought great stones, costly stones, and hewed stones, to lay the foundation of the house.
18 And Solomon’s builders and Hiram’s builders did hew them, and the stonesquarers: so they prepared timber and stones to build the house.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Light drives away darkness and salt preserves.
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INTRODUCTION:
King Solomon asked God for a wise and understanding heart and his request was granted. His light shone when he used his God given abilities and riches to build a house for the Lord.
His great administrative talent in sorting and acquiring the materials for the building of the house of the Lord was notable and tasteful. He was hospitable to the labour force.
Hiram, king of Tyre, praised God for the wisdom of God in him. Solomon knew the purpose of God for his life.
STUDY GUIDE:
A. HOW DO I KNOW THE PURPOSE OF GOD FOR MY LIFE?
1. …………………………… John 3:3
2. ……………………………1 Corinthians 12:11; Ephesians 5:18
3. …………………………… Genesis 37:7-9
4. …………………………… Acts 26:19
5. Through constant study of the word of God.- 2 Timothy 4:14
6. ……………………………. 1 Timothy 4:14
7. Through passion and interest. – 1 Corinthians 7:20
B. CHRISTIANS AS SALT OF THE EARTH:
*Salt is used as preservative*; Christians are to preserve the will of God.
*Salt is used as seasoning*; Christians are to show the goodness of God to the world.
C. EXAMPLES OF THOSE THAT SHONE AS LIGHT AND SALT:
1. Jesus Christ. – To die for mankind – Matthew 1:21
2. Solomon. – Build a house for God -1 Kings 5:5
3. Moses. – Deliver Israel from Egypt – Exodus 3:1-10
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LIFE APPLICATION: Neither do men light a candle and put it under a bushel, but on a candle stick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
You are on the earth for a purpose. Matthew 5:16. Let your light so shine before men, so that when they see your good deeds, that they glorify your father in heaven.
CONCLUSION: Be the example of a child of God that others can learn from in thought and actions. As your light continues to burn for God, be the salt, in order to preserve your shining.
INVITATION: If you want to be light and salt of the world, you need to be born again. – John 1:12
DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
1. SUNDAY – Acts 10: 9-23
2. MONDAY – Acts 10:24-39
3. TUESDAY – Acts 10:40-48
4. WEDNESDAY – Acts 11:1-10
5. THURSDAY – Acts 11:11-18
6. FRIDAY – Acts 11:19-30
7. SATURDAY – Acts 12:1-8
