RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR AGE 13-15 MANUAL 30 MARCH 2025
SUNDAY 30TH OF MARCH, 2025
LESSON THIRTY-ONE (31)
TOPIC: FINANCE GENERALLY
BIBLE TEXTS: 1 Corinthians 16:2, Matthew 25:14-30.
1 Corinthians 16:2
[2]Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
Matthew 25:14-30
[14]For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
[15]And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
[16]Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.
[17]And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
[18]But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord’s money.
[19]After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.
[20]And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.
[21]His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
[22]He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.
[23]His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
[24]Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:
[25]And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.
[26]His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:
[27]Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.
[28]Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.
[29]For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.\
[30]And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 16:2 “Upon the first day of the week let every one of you by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gathering when I come”.
CENTRAL TRUTH: Money answers all things but must be in line with God’s principles.
OPENING QUESTION: What is the relationship between talents and finance/money.
INTRODUCTION: Finance is the study of and management of money. When you mention the word finance, money comes to mind, Finance is how money is created and how it is being used. If the Bible says that money answers all things, then know for sure that you need money in this life. Eccl. 10:19. However, how and when you make your money, why you need to make money and what you use the money for is important to God.
STUDY GUIDE
A. LESSONS FROM THE TEXT:
1. A lazy person can never be financially buoyant. Success responds to hard work. Matt 25:20. Prov 22:29.
2. We are not all created equal. What God gave you will be enough for you to do His will. Matt 25:142 Cor 10:12.
3. We will give account of the talents He has given us. Matt 25:19. Rom 14:12
4. What you don’t use, you will lose. Matt 25:28
5. Be faithful with the little you have, do what you can with what you have. 1 Cor 4:2.
6. Fear can prevent us from achieving our goals. Matt 25:25
B. WHAT IS THE BIBLE SAYING ABOUT MONEY FROM THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURES?
1. Matt 6:33 ———————————————–
2. Luke 12:15 ———————————————
3. Heb 13:5 ————————————————
4. 1 Tim 6:10 ———————————————
5. Matt 6:24 ———————————————–
6. Eccl 5:10 ————————————————
7. Luke 12:15 ———————————————
8. 1 Tim 6:17-19.—————————————-
9. Prov 22:1 ———————————————–
10. Matt 6:19-21 —————————————
DISCUSS: Is money good or bad?
CONCLUSION: Remember that God loves our efforts and wants us to take good care of the things He has given us, as the Parable of the Talents reminds us. By putting these teachings into practice, we learn about stewardship, accountability, faithfulness, and the lasting consequences of our actions. Let us use our gifts wisely, recognizing that God honours faithfulness and expects us to invest in His plans.
INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION
* What is God saying in today’s lesson?
* How can I apply this to my life?
* My prayer today is:
