Today Prophetic Prayer

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER'S MANUAL

LESSON: THIRTY-ONE (31)

DATE: SUNDAY MARCH 30TH 2024

TOPIC: ZELOPHEHAD'S DAUGHTERS

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

1. O Sunday School, on the Lord's day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord's day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord's day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord's day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord's day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I'll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord's day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER
Dear Father, let every iota of fear in me vanish in Jesus' name.

MEMORY VERSE: "The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them". – Numbers 27:7

BIBLE PASSAGE: NUMBERS 27:1-7

1 Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah.

2 And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,

3 Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons.

4 Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father.

5 And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.

6 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

7 The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.

INTRODUCTION

Zelophehad means, the shade or tingling of fear. A man from the tribe of Manasseh, he was part of the Israelites who left Egypt under Moses' leadership and died in the wilderness. He had five daughters but no sons and therefore no male heirs. After His death, his daughters; Mahlah, Noha, Hoglah, Milcah, and Tirzah went to Moses to demand their father's inheritance because as women, they were not entitled to any inheritance. Moses took the matter to God and they were justified. We have Some lessons to learn from these ladies and the need to ask for our entitlements.

TEXT REVIEW: NUMBERS 27:1-7

A. The writer of the book of Numbers introduced the daughters of zelophehad as members of Joseph linage.

B. These ladies stood before Moses and the congregation of Israel to make a case for their family.

C. In their expression, their father was not part of the rebels that died in the wilderness. They said

i. "Why should................ v4a.
ii. Give unto us............... v4b.
iii. .......Moses................. v5.
iv. ...... The LORD ........... v6.
v. The daughters of ...... v7a.
vi. Thou shalt surely...... v7b.
vii. ......thou shalt.......... v7c.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. THE NEED TO ASK
2. LESSONS FROM ZELOPHEHAD'S DAUGHTERS

THE NEED TO ASK
The teacher should ask the students to give reasons why it us important to ask questions when necessary.
The class teacher should explain the outline as stated below.

A. AIthough our heavenly Father knows
needs (Matthew 6:8), Jesus emphasised the need to ask in Matthew 7:7.

i. To ask is. important because it is those who ask that will receive (Matth. 7:8; 1 Kings 10:13).

ii. Enquiring sheds light on a subject (Deuteronomy 32:7-8) as it brings clarity and revelation.

iii. It brings results and requests are granted (Ezra 7:6).

iv. We have access to information and become informed (Genesis 43:7-8).

v. It resolves the question of leadership and provides adequate counsel (Judges 1:1; 20:23).

v. Being specific in our demand gives us what we want (2 Kings 2:9-10: Matthew 7:9).

vi. It gives us access to our inheritance (Psalm 2:8).

vii. We get a good grasp of the old path (Jeremiah 6:16).

B. Even research shows that asking questions builds emotional intelligence.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Why are some people afraid to either ask questions or ask for help when in need of such?

LESSONS FROM ZELOPHEHAD'S DAUGHTERS

The following are Some life lessons to learn from these ladies.

1. BEING AUDACIOUS: Irrespective of their gender and the limitations placed on women in Israel (then) they were brave (Numbers 27:1).

2. ONE VOICE: They stood in unity before Moses, the priest, and even the e congregation C of Israel (Numbers 27:1-2; Genesis 11:6).

3. GO TO THE RIGHT SOURCE: These ladies did not beat about the bush; they went to the man in charge who they knew could handle their matter and give them what they wanted. They went to the right sources. (Numbers 27:2).

4. KNOWLEDGE: They were informed and had a good knowledge of history to know those who rebelled against God and died in the wilderness (Numbers 27:3a; Proverbs 13:16; 11:9).

5. SPEAK OUT: They placed a demand on Moses to get their father's inheritance. Moses brought their matter to God (Numbers 27:4-5) and He vindicated them by granting their request (Numbers 27:7). As a child of God, you must learn to speak out and claim your inheritance.

6. EMANCIPATORS: They brought freedom to others as they raised the legal case of a woman's right and obligation to inherit property in the absence of a male in the family and a law was made to regulate inheritance in Israel (Numbers 27:8).

7. OBEDIENCE: They fully complied with the instruction God gave through Moses that they should get married only within their father's tribe (Numbers 36:6,11).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Have you ever demanded what belonged to you before? What was your experience?

CONCLUSION
Taking what belongs to us may sometimes require some conscious, deliberate, and necessary efforts. Step out into you inheritance now.

CLOSING PRAYER
Dear Father, I receive the grace and boldness I need to make demands for all that belongs to me.

ASSIGNMENT
Write out five lessons you have learned from Zelophehad's daughters (2×5=10 Marks).

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SUNDAY MARCH 30TH 2025

THEME: THE BLESSING CALLED 'MOTHER'

MEMORIZE: The inhabitants of the villages ceased, they ceased in Israel, until that I Deborah arose, that I arose a mother in Israel. Judges 5:7

READ: Proverbs 1:8-9
8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

MESSAGE
Typically, children tend to respect and even fear their fathers more than their mothers because men are generally considered stronger and sterner. A mother may not be as physically strong as a father, but she has immense strength in other areas. I usually say that I am where I am today because of God's grace and my mother's prayers. Whenever I did something that impressed her, she would say, "You will call one fellow, and 100 will answer." What she meant was, ‘You will be very influential.’ Today, God has blessed me with great influence over many people across the world. When a mother is happy with a child, whatever she deeply desires and prays over the child will come to pass.

Beloved, Ephesians 6:2-3 instructs you to honor your father and mother (not just your father alone) so that you can enjoy tremendous blessings. These days, many children don't even pick up their parents' calls. If you have parents, you must be intentional about honoring them because it is a prerequisite for God's blessings and long life.

When I was younger, my mother would instruct me to stay back at home to study while other children in the neighborhood were out playing. Thank God, I obeyed her. Studying my books helped me to ignore many distractions and achieve great things in life. In appreciation, I took good care of her before she passed away. I made sure that I saw her at least once every two weeks so that she wouldn't miss me so much. If your mother is still alive, or if you have mother figures in your life, ensure that you always honor them by being obedient and caring towards them.

If you are a mother, your role in deciding your children's future is very important. You must ensure that they are disciplined and focused on fulfilling God's will for their lives. Don't pamper them; train them diligently. Don't prioritize making money or partying over spending quality time with them. Also, be willing to make sacrifices to help them grow up in wisdom, strength, and the way of the Lord. I pray that God will bless all mothers with the strength and courage to nurture their children the right way. If you're married and are seeking God's face for the fruit of the womb, I decree that by this time next year, you will be carrying your baby, in Jesus' name.

ACTION POINT
Get a special gift for your mother or the mother figure in your life today in celebration of Mother's Day.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Samuel 25-27

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 28: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me now and evermore,
feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
ever be my strength and shield,
ever be my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell's Destruction,
land me safe on Canaan's side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.