RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL FOR 2022/2023 AGE 9-12 TEACHER’S MANUAL SUNDAY 4TH OF JUNE, 2023

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.

Acts 4:31

[31]And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness.

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1. We cannot pray except the Holy Spirit pray through us. Romans 8:26-27.

2. To arrive at power of the Holy Spirit, we must pray with a clear conscience Proverbs 21:27.

3. We must pray with passion and be fervent. James 5:16-18.

4. We must pray with insight, light or revelation from the word of God. Psalm 119:130, John 1:5.

5. We must learn to pray in the Holy Spirit. Jude 1:20.

1. Prayer of faith. Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:24.

2. The prayer of consecration. Luke 22:42.

3. The prayer of commitment. 1 Peter 5:7.

4. The prayer of worship. Luke 24:52-53; Acts 13:1-4.

5. The prayer of agreement. Matthew 18:18-20.

6. Prayer in the spirit. 1 Corinthians 14:14-15; Jude 1:20.

7. United prayer. Acts 4:23-31

8. Prayer of supplication. 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

9. Intercessory prayer. 1 Timothy 2:1-4.

1. Prayer helps to generate fire. Acts 2:1-4

2. Prayer helps to sustain the fire. Acts 4:31

3. Prayer helps to build up the fire. Jude 1:20

1. God commanded it 1 Thessalonian 5:17

2. God promise to answer us Matthew 7:7

3. To show mercy to others.

4. We believe God will answer.

1. Yourself

2. Neighbour

3. The sick James 5:16

4. Sinners

5. People in need

6. The Church of God. 1thessalonian 5:25

7. Our Nation

8. Our Leaders 1 Timothy 2:2

9. For everybody 1 Timothy 2:

F. WHY PRAYERS ARE HINDERED?

Read Mathew 5:23-24, James 4:13, James 1:5-7, Psalm 66:18, 2 Chron. 7:14

1. Unforgiveness

2. Praying outside the will of God

3. When you ask for selfish purpose

4. When you pray amiss James 4:3

5. When you pray without faith

6. When you are living in sin.

CONCLUSION: Prayer is essential in sustaining the fire of the Holy Spirit.

INVITATION: Isaiah 59:1-2; One thing that can hinder our prayer is sin. If we humble Ourselves and turn from our sins, then God will hear us. 2 Chronicle 7:14.

LIFE APPLICATION: The more we dwell in God’s presence communicating with Him, the more our fire is sustained.