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14/09/2025

HAPPY MEN'S DAY TO ALL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD NATION WIDE

14/09/2025

Bible Challenge During Men's Day.
Wishing All The Men Assemblies Of God, Nigeria "HAPPY MEN'S DAY"

29/08/2025

THIS MADE ME REMEMBER BACK IN THE DAYS WHEN CHILDREN GO TO STREAM SWIM UNTIL THEY ARE TIRED BEFORE GOING HOME

SOME CHILDREN WILL COME BACK TELLING STORIES HOW THEY SAW MAMI-WATER AND FEARFUL CREATURES

TODAY SITUATION IS TOTALLY DIFFERENT, SOME CHILDREN ARE LOCKED INSIDE THE HOUSE 24/7. I MET A WOMAN WHO DOESN'T ALLOW HER CHILDREN TO PLAY WITH OTHER CHILDREN.

WHAT IS THE REASON , IS IT FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN OR WHAT I DON'T JUST UNDERSTAND

28/08/2025

24/08/2025

TODAY IS CHILDREN DAY ASSEMBLES OF GOD, NIGERIA NATION WIDE.

I WISH ALL THE CHILDREN HAPPY CHILDREN DAY AND I PRAY FOR GODS HAND UPON THEM

14/08/2025

*AG – ADULT TEACHER SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON JULY–DECEMBER, 2025*

August 17, 2025
LESSON 7

*JOB'S ALL-CONSUMING GRIEF*

*>>MEMORY VERSE - JOB 3:25*
The thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me (KJV).

*>>CENTRAL TRUTH*
The Church must faithfully minister to people in pain.

*>>THE LESSON OUTLINE*
*1. Job Curses the Day of His Birth*
A. Silent Comfort- Job 2:11-13
B. A Personal Curse - Job 3:1-10

*2. Job Regrets His Existence*
A. The Big Why - Job 3:11-16
B. Seeking Rest- Job 3:17-19

*3. Job's Despair*
A. Light and Life Lost- Job 3:20-23
B. No Peace, No Rest- Job 3:24-26

*>>LEARNING OBJECTIVES*
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Learn the risks of not processing grief.
2. Find ways to seek comfort through Scripture.
3. Understand that God's ways are higher.
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*>>Introducing the Lesson

14/08/2025

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL MANUAL,

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NIGERIA.

LESSON 7

JULY – DECEMBER, 2025.

SUNDAY, 17TH AUGUST, 2025.

TOPIC: JESUS SENDS HIS DISCIPLES

BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 10

MEMORY VERSE:..Freely you have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8, NIV).

TARGET:
To help each child realise that as a Christian he or she is a disciple of Christ on the Earth, and that being a disciple, Christ has sent and given him or her power to preach the Kingdom of Heaven.

OBJECTIVES:
During and after the lesson, each child will show that he or she understands the lesson by being able to:
1. Practise one or both of these things in the class preaching the Gospel or praying for the sick.
2. Say how he or she intends to put the lesson into practice within the week at home, school and in the neighbourhood.
3. Respond correctly to the questions based on the lesson.

OUTLINE
1. The Disciples Are Sent - Matt 10:1-25
2. Fear God, not People - Matt 10:26-31
3. Tell People about Your Faith - Matt 10:32-42

INTRODUCTION:
Can you count how many times you have been sent on an errand by your father, mother or teacher? It is a difficult task, isn't it? You are not alone. All of us at one time or the other have been sent on an errand. We became 'Messengers' of the people who sent us. This week we shall see how Jesus called His disciples or followers and sent them out as messengers or ambassadors of the kingdom of God. God's ways are amazing, you know. You might think God would call up a big army of apostles and cover the whole Earth with them. Not so. God can get His work done with just a few if only those few would truly give their lives to Him. Jesus didn't need a lot of people right away. He needed just a few good men He could train and send them out into the world to work for Him.
Would you like to be one of Jesus' chosen few to go out and work for Him? Remember that, as believers, all of us are messengers of the Lord. He has called us and set us apart to represent Him here on the Earth.

LESSON COMMENTARY:
1. The Disciples Are Sent.
Jesus called together His twelve disciples (let children mention the names of the disciples). He gave them power to heal sick people. Then He sent them out into different towns and villages. But before they left, He preached a long sermon to them, in the Sermon. He gave them instructions as to how they can do the work He is sending them to do.
They should give it to others free of charge. They were to go to only the people of Israel not to any other people. They were to preach about the Kingdom of Heaven. They were to heal every type of sickness including raising the dead. They were to do all this without being paid but to expect that those they preach to will feed and clothe them. The reason for this is because they have received salvation and power freely and so they should give it to others free of charge.
Jesus went on and told His disciples that they should stay only in the homes of those who loved God. He warned them that they would often be like sheep among wolves. So they should be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves. The disciples were to expect troubles and persecutions even from their own relations-brothers, fathers, etc.
Jesus told them that they should be happy to be like their Master. He said that a student is not better than his teacher. And in the same way, a servant is not better than his master.

2. Fear God, not People.
After telling His disciples what to expect, Jesus tried to encourage them. He told them to take heart. They should not be afraid of people. This is because He reveals secret things to His children and one day, every hidden thing will be shown. The things the people were planning in secret against the Kingdom of Heaven will be exposed for all to see. What He had been teaching privately, He wanted them to tell ng them openly to people. Again, Jesus told His followers not to be afraid of people. Rather, they should fear God It is only God who can destroy both the body and soul of man. But human beings can only kill the body. They do not have power over the soul. The disciples should not fear because God cares for them. He has already counted the very hairs on their heads Their worth is more than that of many birds (sparrows).

3. Tell People about Your Faith.
In this section, Jesus told His disciples what He expected of them. They were to stand before others and say they believed in Him. If they did this, He will also say before His Father in Heaven that they belong to Him. But if they refused to fell others that they believed in Him, He will also say before the Father that they do not belong to Him. The second thing Christ said was that they were always to put Him first in their lives. Those who loved their father or mother more followers. And parents who loved their than Him are not worthy to be His children more than they loved Him are also not worthy to be His followers. We that are Christians should not put anything or anybody before God. Third, Christ explained that His followers must be willing to carry their cross and follow Him. To carry the cross of Christ is to deny self and all it stands for. Whoever does not do this is not worthy of Him. Those who try to hold on to their lives will give up frue life which Christ alone gives. But those who give up their lives for Him will hold on to true life.
Surely get their reward. In the end of the sermon, Jesus told His followers that some people will treat them as prophets. Such people would someday share in their rewards. He illustrated accepting Him with the statement that those who give a cup of cold water to His followers will surely get their reward.

APPLICATION:
Today, being children of God, we are known as the disciples of Christ here on the Earth. He expects us to help people with their problems as well as tell them the good news. We should help those who are in trouble or those who have needs. There are old people around us and they need our help. We can help by doing errands like fetching water for them. There are also sick people around us. We can show them the love of Christ by visiting them, praying for them, and doing other things for them. Our relationship with them will be like written letters which they read through our actions.
Also, we need to go out as disciples to preach the Word of God. We can preach by word of mouth or by our good behaviour. And Jesus says we need not fear as we show that we are His disciples here on the Earth.

QUESTIONS:
1. What does the Memory Verse of today’s lesson tell us about being followers of Jesus?
(A) To eat very well
(B) Freely you have received, freely give
(C) To do our home works
(D) Never to give out any thing freely

2. What did Jesus do before He sent His disciples to preach the Gospel and heal the sick?
(A) He scolded His disciples
(B) He abandoned His disciples
(C) He ate very well
(D) He preached a long sermon to them

3. Why did Jesus tell His disciples to fear only God?
(A) Satan is powerful
(B) Satan is alive
(C) God is not the only one that can put the soul in hell.
(D) God alone has the power to kill the body and destroy the soul in hell.

4. Who are those who carry their cross and follow Christ?
(A) Those who give up their self interest for the sake of the kingdom of God.
(B) Those who refuse to suffer for Christ
(C) Those who are only interested in their well-being
(D) None of the above.

DAILY BIBLE DOSE
Mon: Fear God and Worship Him – Eccl. 5:7
Tue: The Lord Anoints for His Service – Isaiah 61:1,2
Wed: A Disciple Is not above His Teacher – Matthew 10:24
Thu: Preach the Gospel to All Creation – Mark 15:16
Fri: Following Christ Brings Peace – Romans 15:5
Sat: Do not Be Ashamed to Suffer for Christ – 1 Peter 4:14-16

14/08/2025

TEENS SUNDAY SCHOOL RESOURCE,

ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NIGERIA.

SEASON 19

JULY – DECEMBER, 2025.

SUNDAY, 17TH AUGUST, 2025.

UNIT 2: CRISIS POINTS

STUDY 2: TAKING LIFE INTO YOUR OWN HANDS

TEXTS: Job 3:20-23; Psalm 139:7-10; Prov 8:35-36; Eccl 2:17; Jer 29:11; Matt 19:26; John 10:10; Romans 8:28, 35-39; 1 Cor 6:19-20; Eph 2:10

KEY VERSE: Jeremiah 10:23
I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own, it is not for man to direct his steps. (NIV)

>>Focus
The teenage years are often tumultuous. Students learn new social roles, develop relationships, get used to physical changes, and make decisions about the future. When a teen is looking for answers to all these issues, it can seem like no one has them and that can lead to feelings of misunderstanding, isolation, and hopelessness. In such an environment, normal problems can seem huge, and big problems, insurmountable.

Today's study considers what happens when a teen reaches a point of ultimate despair and begins to contemplate taking his or her own life. It examines su***de's contributing factors and warning signs. And it offers scriptural encouragement in dealing with suicidal thoughts, along with practical advice for helping friends.

When a teen commits su***de, many people are affected family, friends, neighbours. Even those who didn't know the person well may experience grief, confusion, and guilt. Many may wonder if they could have prevented the tragedy. But the reasons behind a teen's su***de can be complex. One lesson can't resolve these issues. But it can prepare teens to cope with situations that might otherwise devastate them. As you present the lesson, prayerfully exercise care and sensitivity. You may have students who have even recently contemplated or attempted su***de and are looking for someone who will take their struggle seriously. May your presentation show your students the hope and joy that God's Word brings.

>>>The Basic Message: Explain to students....
• WHAT'S THE BIG IDEA?
Su***de isn't just giving up on life; it's giving up on God.
• WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Su***de devastates more than individual lives; it's a permanent solution to temporary problems and denies the hope that God offers.
• HOW DO I LIVE IT?
With God's help, resist suicidal thoughts and display hope to those struggling with them.

>>Study Overview: Explain that today's study considers....
• The contributing factors to su***de and suicidal tendencies.
• The temporary and eternal effects and implications of su***de.
• How God helps people overcome suicidal thoughts and gain hope.
• How to help those who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts.

>>Inform and Discuss
a. Point of Hopelessness
1. What pressures in society contributes to suicidal rate? [Hint: Pressure to perform or look a certain way puts stress on many teens. The breakdown of family and other relationships can also lead to emotional stress and Instability. The general tone of turmoil, violence, and uncertainty in society also causes many people to lose hope.]

2. Read or have volunteers read the following passages and describe the feelings they portray: Job 3:20-23 [Hint: Weariness, bitterness, feeling trapped and isolated.] Eccl 2:17 [Hint: Futility, pressure, and hopelessness. Ask students if they've ever felt these emotions.

>>Guide: Emphasize that these emotions are common even with godly people. But when people reach a point of despair (a feeling of hopelessness and a loss of hope) that causes them to consider su***de, professional help and intervention may become necessary. People commit su***de because they believe it's the only alternative to the pain the feel. In other words, su***de occurs when the gap between where a person is and where he or she want to be seems so great that he or she perceives no hope of ever bridging that gap.

3. List and discuss the following factors that often contribute to teen su***de Breakdown of family; Unrealistic expectations from others or self; Loss of a close interpersonal relationship; Erosion of relational roots and traditional ties: Drug and alcohol abuse; Disillusionment Changing views regarding death. Talk about why these issues can have a severe impact, or could even lead to su***de. Then discuss why the following support systems can be effective in preventing su***de: Loving family, Committed friends; Hope derived from faith in God.

b. Point of No Return
>>Guide: Explain that teens who contemplate or commit su***de have an "ideal" of how life should be or what they want. But they feel so far from that ideal or unable to attain it that they see no point in even trying. They consider su***de the only "solution." But su***de is a permanent response to temporary problems; it's irreversible.

1. Do you think that a person who takes his or her own life can still go to heaven? Explain.

>>Hint: Although the Bible doesn't specifically address the issue of su***de, it is implied, it falls under the same judgment as murder (Rev 21:8). Generally, it is said: "He who does not create life must not take it." Whenever anyone who does not create life takes it, it is murder - irrespective of whose life he has taken, whether the life of another or his own. So, su***de is in the same category as murder, for he who kills himself," as Augustine rightly observed, "kills nothing less than man." Su***de is always influenced by demons, which sell to the person the falsehood that even the death of Christ is not enough to fix the problems he or she is facing. In many cases, su***de victims have given up on God and refused to accept His help long before reaching the end of life.

2. Read or have volunteers read the following passages and summarize what each says about God's purpose for our lives. Jer 29:11-God has a plan for our future. No matter how things appear now, we can look ahead with hope. Eph 2:10 We are God's unique creations, made for a purpose, to do things for His glory.
>>Note: God created us to live purposeful and productive lives that honour Him. Su***de rejects that plan and devalues human life. Su***de is not just giving up on oneself, It's giving up on God. Thus, people take a serious eternal risk by taking their lives and denying God the opportunity to make something positive of it. While the Bible attests of so many saints, who at one time were overwhelmed with so much troubles, but they trusted God and came out triumphantly.

3. Read or have volunteers read the following passages. Discuss the difference between God's plan for our lives and the devil's plan.
• Proverbs 8:35-36-Finding God brings life, but rejecting Him brings death.

• John 10:10-Satan destroys lives, but Jesus brings fulfilment.

• Romans 8:28-God is able to work out all things for good.

>>Note: Su***de fits Satan's plan for our lives, while rejecting God's plan. The main issue for someone contemplating su***de is finding hope to get past their despair and accepting the life God intended for them. God never promises a life free from pain, but He does promise never to leave or forsake us (Deut. 31:8).

c. Giving Up to Gad
>>Guide: Explain that su***de takes a life for which God had other plans. It isn't simply a matter of people giving up on themselves. It's giving up on God and rejecting the opportunity to display His power and freedom.

1. Read or have volunteers read Jer 10:23; 1 Cor 6:19-20. (Point out that the second verse applies to abusing one's body through sexual immorality, but the principle also applies to su***de.) in what ways does su***de defy these Biblical statements? (Hint: Our lives are not our own to do with as we please. Jesus bought our salvation with His own life, and God deserves to direct the course of our lives. Su***de destroys our lives, preventing us from honouring God.]

2. Read or have volunteers read the following passages. What are the root issues of despair captured in these passages and God's promises to overcome them.
• Romans 8:35-39-Love: Nothing can separate us from God's love.
• Psalm 139:7-10-Loneliness: God is always with us.
• Matt 19:26 Hopelessness: All things are possible, including getting over the present problems and getting over the past.
>Guide: Remind teens that the ultimate solution is a personal encounter with Jesus. For some, this encounter can start with what they see in us.

d. Giving Hope to Others
>>Guide: Play the song "There is a Hope" by Thrive Worship. You can access it on YouTube via this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai9GeuBB0_k

1. Discuss what it means to choose joy and experience hope because we know that Jesus is alive. Ask students to explain why it's best to change a negative mind-set. [Guide: Remind students that choosing joy does not mean "being fake" or smiling just to be polite; it means choosing to walk in God's light and hope instead of darkness.]

2. What might contribute to a person's suicidal tendencies? How should these things be dealt with? [Hint: Avoid things that foster desperate or destructive emotions (e.g., certain music, tense relationships, self-destructive habits, isolation, etc.). These might seem to offer emotional release, but can actually accentuate hopelessness and negativity.]

3. How would you respond if someone you know talks about su***de?
>>Guide: Explain that we must take it seriously when someone we know talks about su***de. Emphasize that students should not attempt to counsel suicidal friends on their own. There may be times when action is necessary before additional help is available. But as soon as possible, they should involve trusted adults-parents, teachers, pastors-who can get the proper assistance (e.g., Christian Counsellors or other professionals).

>>Ministry Activity: Have students stand in circle. Invite any who are feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or hopeless in any way to step into the circle to receive prayer. (They could stand in for people they know who are at a point of desperation.) Emphasize that this is not an admission of suicidal thoughts, but will require boldness. This can be a great time for healing and accountability to begin. Explain that this represents the fact we aren't alone As Christians, we should guard and protect each other. Have teens surround their friends while volunteers pray that God would bring hope and love to these lives. Close by asking God to guide students if they ever need to help someone in crisis.

>>Invitation Option: Christianity isn't about unreasonable standards; it's about a relationship that all are searching for. Invite students who still need the hope Christ offers to pray with you and begin a relationship with Him today.

>>DAILY DEW DROPS:
Mon: The greater One lives in you – 1 John 4:4
Tue: You are loved – 1 John 4:18-19
Wed: Trust God – Jer 29:11
Thu: Fear not – Isaiah 41:10
Fri: Cast your care on God – Psalm 55:22
Sat: Don't give up, fight! – 1 Tim 6:12

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