FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 27 NOVEMBER 202

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RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 27 NOVEMBER 2022

LESSON THIRTEEN {13}

TOPIC: END OF FIRST QUARTER / INTERACTIVE SESSION CELEBRATION OF LOVE (AGAPE) FEAST

SUMMARY OF LESSONS 1-12

LESSON ONE (01)

TOPIC: BE GRATEFUL

BIBLE TEXT: PSALMS 136:1-8

MEMORY VERSE: “O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever”. 1 Chronicles 16:34.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: To Be grateful means to express one’s thankfulness, showing appreciation to someone whom we have benefited from. This is done to fellow human beings; and God who is our maker, for all Her has done, all He is doing and for what He will still do for us. He (God) even wants this from us according to 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. Therefore, be grateful to Him for your life.

TEXT REVIEW: PSALMS 136:1-8

i. Being grateful brings answers to prayers and strength to go through life.

ii. Gratitude to God brings caring for the humble and resistance to the proud.

iii. Gratitude brings God’s deliverance from dangers and unleashing of His angers.

iv. Gratitude makes God work out His plans for His plans for His children.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE:

WHEN SHOULD WE BE GRATEFUL UNTO GOD?

The Bible says, “In every thing give thanks….” 1 Thessalonians 5:18, and also the book of Philippians 4:4 teaches us to rejoice in the Lord always because a grateful heart is a joyous heart. Therefore, being grateful to God is needful from you as a true child of God.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO:

WHAT CAN YOU BE GRATEFUL UNTO GOD FOR?

There are so many things which are the blessings of God upon our lives, things seen and unseen. Though these good deeds of God are uncountable but the following are some of them.

1. For whom God is to you and His unqualified mercy. Psalms 107:1

2. For His unfailing love that is without limit. 1 Corinthians 16:34, 1 John 4:8

3. For His provisions at all times. Philippians 4:19

4. For the assurance of safety. Psalms 91:5-79

SUMMARY: Being grateful will make your journey in life meaningful.

CONCLUSION: If not because the Lord was on our side, we would not have been alive till today, because we got no power nor means of protection for our lives other than the Lord Himself who had been our shelter, and our help in times of need. We should therefore ensure that we are thankful to Him in order to gain more of His attention of blessings, provisions, protection etc. for our lives. So, BE GRATEFUL UNTO GOD.

*LESSON: TWO (02)*

*TOPIC: REPENTANCE*

*BIBLE TEXT: Ezekiel 18:27-32*

MEMORY VERSE: “For Godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death”. 2 Corinthians 7-10

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Sin entered the world through Adam along with death which is the penalty for sin – Romans 5:12. The guilt and penalty of sin has been transferred from generation to generation to all descendant of Adam; that is, all mankind.

According to Romans 5:23 all have sinned and come short of God’s glory. The soul that sins shall die Ezekiel 18:4, so all deserve to die. God however in his infinite mercy and love for mankind has made a way of escape from death by sending His son Jesus Christ to die for the forgiveness of sins. John 3:16, Matthew 1:21.

This salvation and its benefits can only be accessed through repentance and turning to Jesus. Act.5:30-31.

TEXT REVIEW: EZEKIEL 18:27-32

i. repentance keeps one from experience God’s wrath.

ii. God does not want any of His creature to die in their sin.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

WHAT IS REPENTANCE?

1. To repent is to have a change of mind, a change of heart or a change of direction.

2. It is like a driver going in a wrong direction who suddenly realizes his error, make a U-turn and faces the right direction. The prodigal son who abandoned his farther in Luke15:17-21 changed his mind and returned to the father.

3. To repent is to turn away from sin and turn to righteousness.

Zacchaeus repented of his sinful ways and Jesus confirmed that salvation had come into his house. Luke 19:8-9

4. To repent is to turn away from serving the devil and letting Jesus Christ become the master. Saul the persecutor of the church – Act 8:3, repented and became Paul the servant of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:1

LESSONS OUTLINE TWO

RESULTS OF REPENTANCE.

1. Forgiveness of sins. Acts 5:31

2. God gives a new heart. Ezekiel. 36:26

3. Transformation. Ephesians 4:22-24

4. Deliverance from woes and curses. Galatians 3:13-14

5. Access to exceeding great and precious promises. 2 Peter 1:4

6. Having access to new nature and new abilities 2 corinthians 5:17

ACTIVITY: List few names of those that refused the offer of salvation in the Bible

SUMMARY:When you repent from your sin, you would be referred to His scene (divine location of His mercy).

CONCLUSION: The person that refuse to repent will perish – Luke 13:5. However, God does not want anyone to perish but that all should come to repentance – 2 Peter 3:9. That is why Luke 15:10 says that Angels rejoice in heaven over one sinner that repents.

Therefore repentance should not be delayed. Repent NOW!!!

*LESSON: 03*

*TOPIC: RESTITUTION*

*BIBLE TEXT: EXODUS 22:1-5*

MEMORY VERSE: “Then they shall confess their sin which they have done: and he shall recompense his trespass with the principal thereof, and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom he hath trespassed”. Numbers 5:7

INTRODUCTION: What is restitution? It means making right what you have done wrongly. Luke 19:8. This is therefore important for genuine Christians and believers to attend to this fact; for without this, the sin is not forgiven no matter how long you pray and fast. Because it is clearly part of true repentance and salvation. Luke 19:9

TEXT REVIEW: EXODUS 22:1-5

i. Restitution adverts God’s wrath.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

REPENTANCE INVOLVES RESTITUTION

Restitution is restoring or giving back to another person or people that which we have unjustly taken away. If we have deprived others of some material or anything, we must then return those things back or the value of whatever it is. Either intangible or not, every effort must be made to remove the curse of the wrong upon our he if indeed we have genuinely repented. Proverbs 26:11, Luke 19:9-10, 2 Corinthians 7:10-11.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

BENEFITS OF RESTITUTION

Just as anyone who fails to restitute his/her ways before God and even the man who is wronged or offended; there are still blessings for us if we can yield to do the needful and the blessings are however numerous. They include the following:

1. Divine restoration of the things returned. God will return it back and it shall be in form of blessings unto the one restituted.

2. Prayer of blessings unto you, from the person who was wronged and robbed. Judges 17:1-2

3. Total settlement of old accounts. 1 Timothy 5:24

4. It increases peace among men. Romans 12:18.

5. Access to new life. Luke 19:9.

6. Freedom from curse and God’s anger.

SUMMARY: Restitution ends living under spell and God’s curse.

CONCLUSION: Undone restitution gives satan chance and opportunity to accuse and oppose you in the presence of God. And you being under curse from the one you have wronged, the problems with which satan will oppose you will just simply and easily come to pass EXCEPT this needful (RESTITUTION) is correctly done. A word is enough for the available wise.

*LESSON FOUR (04)*

*TOPIC: JUSTIFICATION*

*BIBLE TEXT: Romans 5:1-21*

MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ”. Romans 5:1

INTRODUCTION: To be justified means to be absolved and declared free of blame or sin. It is more than forgiveness. The perfection of God’s law and it’s justice demands necessitates the provision of the solution in Jesus Christ who volunteered to live a righteous life and die a sinners death so that His own righteousness could then be imputed as a gift to everyone who believes in Him.

TEXT REVIEW: Romans 5:1-21

i. Justification by faith guarantees access to peace with God.

ii. Christ’s love for the world made Him to sacrifice Himself for our sins.

iii. There is provision of abundance of grace and gift of righteousness through offering of Christ Jesus.

iv. Through obedience of Christ to die, we were made righteous.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

JUSTIFICATION PACKAGE AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT.

Two major things are included in justification:

1. The sin of the offender is forgiven, the guilt and punishment of that sin is removed from the sinner. Micah 7:18-19.

2. The righteousness of Jesus Christ is imputed to the sinner’s account through faith in Jesus. Romans 3:22.

JUSTIFICATION CAN ONLY BE SOURCED IN GOD, ROMANS 8:33. HE GIVES IT

A. By grace. Romans 3:24

B. By the blood of Jesus Christ

C. By the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Romans 4:25. We can therefore say that it is Jesus Christ that makes justification.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

ASSURANCES OF JUSTIFICATION

To receive justification, you must believe that the Lord Jesus Christ suffered and died for your sin on the cross, Galatians 1:6. Then cry to the Lord for mercy Luke 8:13-14. The conviction of your justification shall be evidenced from the following:

A. Your works, James 2:21-26. Our righteous life is made manifest by good works.

B. You will have peace with God, Romans 5:1.

C. You will have access to God, Romans 5:2. Praying and relating with God will become a joyful thing.

ACTIVITY: What are gains received through the price Christ paid at Calvary?

SUMMARY: Through Christ’s pains, we gain divine placement.

CONCLUSION: Are you already justified? Your prayer life is one of the strong indicators if you have. If you have not been justified, there is opportunity for you today to do so.

*LESSON FIVE (05)*

*TOPIC: THE HOLY SPIRIT AS A LIFE GIVER*

*BIBLE TEXT: EZEKIEL 37:9-14*

MEMORY VERSE: “If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.” Job 34:14-15.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit gave life in the very beginning. He was Co-Creator with God the Father and God the Son, Gen 1:1-3, John 1:1. Giving life and sustaining life is the exclusive ministry of the Holy Spirit from the beginning and will be till the end.

TEXT REVIEW: EZEKIEL 37:9-14

i. The breath of God makes grave to be opened and captives delivered.

ii. The Spirit of God brings quickening from deadness to life.

LESSON OUTLINE

WAYS THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVES LIFE

1. He gave life to the formless world, Genesis 1:2, Genesis 2:7.

2. He gives life to our mortal bodies, Romans 8:11

3. He gives life to dead souls. No one can be alive to God unless he has been born of the Holy, John 3:5-6

4. He is a specialist at giving life to dead and hopeless situations, including dead brains, businesses etc, Ezekiel 37:5-10

5. It is the Holy Spirit that convicts people of sin, thereby giving spiritual life and sustaining it, John 16:8

6. He brought about the supernatural conception of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Matthew 1:18, 20.

ACTIVITY: Which area can the Holy Spirit bring life to humanity?

SUMMARY: When the Holy Spirit impacts life, the results will be loud.

CONCLUSION: The Holy Spirit is ever willing and ever ready to bring to life every unpleasant situation in your life if you will invite Him by accepting HIM as your Lord and Saviour. Anyone who also desires to live life to the fullest must of necessity partner with the person of the Holy Spirit.

*LESSON SIX (06)*

*TOPIC: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT*

*BIBLE TEXT: GALATIANS 5:13-24*

MEMORY VERSE: “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh”. Galatians 5:16

LESSON INTRODUCTION: We will be focusing on how to produce the fruit of the Holy Spirit as Christians. We receive the Holy Spirit at the point of salvation accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour (Ephesians 1:13-14). Therefore, it is impossible to grow the spirit if you do not belong to Christ..

TEXT REVIEW: GALATIANS 5:19-24

i. The breath of God makes grave to be opened and captives delivered.

ii. The Spirit of God brings quickening from deadness to life.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE:

WHAT IS THE FRUIT?

Galatians 5:22-23 enumerates the fruit as: Love, joy, peace, goodness, kindness, gentleness, longsuffering, faithfulness, self-control. They are all Christ-like virtues that we are supposed to exhibit in increasing measures as we relate with God and the people around us – family, work, church, neighbourhood, in public etc. They are not somewhere we put on and put off when we like or not.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

HOW TO GROW THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT?

1. Acknowledge and renounce old sin tendencies through prayers and obedience to the word of God. Proverbs 28:13

2. Know the fruit of the Spirit and pray earnestly for God to help you begin to manifest them.

3. Look for opportunities to practice them trusting the Holy Spirit to prompt you.

4. Expect God to use your life relationships and experiences to grow these fruits in you as you cooperate with Him.

5. Patiently watch them develop, just like what happens to a seed that needs time to grow and mature. 2 Peter 3:18.

ACTIVITY: Ask members whether they are manifesting these fruits.

SUMMARY: If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

CONCLUSION: Have you any gift? Have you been using them? Are they lost and you want to regain them? Or you want more? Why not talk to God about it?

*LESSON SEVEN (07)*

*TOPIC: GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT*

*BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:1-21*

MEMORY VERSE: “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning”. James 1:17

LESSON INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of difference between natural talents and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are special gifts given by the Spirit to believers to equip them for the work of the ministry and build up the body of Christ and God’s Kingdoms. There are many of these gifts and they are all available today as in the time of the Apostles.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-21.

i. The manifestation of the Spirit is to help the Church to progress.

ii. The distribution of those gifts is done by the Holy Spirit.

iii. Holy Spirit decides which gift each person should have.

iv. God works in our lives in different ways and different time.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE:

HOW MANY KINDS OF GIFTS ARE THERE?

There are various kinds of gifts of the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:8-10 lists some of them as the gifts of wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. This list consists of nine gifts. According to Ephesians 4:11, ministerial gifts were mentioned, Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers, all these are to be used to equip the body of Christ and for the perfection of the saints. Ephesians 4:12.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO:

SHOULD WE DESIRE THE GIFTS?

The answer is given in 1 Corinthians 12:31. We are not just to desire them; we are to covet them. This is only covetousness that have divine blessing. Do not be satisfied with just one or two gifts. Seek and pray for others that will help you in the particular position He has given you in the body. In the parable of the talents, the man who was originally given five gained five more and the unused one was given to him as extra. He ended up with eleven talents. Initially, you may have one or two gifts. Try and identify them and then keep on seeking for more to use for His glory.

LESSON OUTLINE THREE:

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE WITH THE GIFTS?

We are to use any gift given to us, 1 Timothy 4:14, some people hide their gifts because they consider them inferior to others. This can be very dangerous as the parable of talents shows. Not only, are we to use the gifts, we are also to improve on them, 2 Timothy 1:6. The gifts need constant usage to be advantageous to the Kingdom of God.

ACTIVITY: What do you understand by gifts of words of knowledge and wisdom.

CONCLUSION: Have you any gift? Have you been using them? Are they lost or you want to regain them? Or you want more? Why not talk to God about it.

*LESSON EIGHT (08)*

*TOPIC: BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT*

*BIBLE TEXT: Acts 2:1-11, 19:1-7*

MEMORY VERSE: “For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence”. Acts 1:5

INTRODUCTION: Baptism of the Holy Spirit is mentioned several times in the Bible, from the time the Lord Jesus told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem for the gift His Father promised – the Holy Spirit, Acts 1:4-5. Subsequently, believers in the early Church began to experience the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

TEXT REVIEW: Acts 2:1-11; 19:1-7

i. Infilling of the Holy Spirit always comes with the manifestation.

ii. Baptism of the Holy Spirit can come through laying of hands Acts 19:6.

iii. Repentance from sin precedes the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

iv. God works in our lives in different ways and different time.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

WHO CAN RECEIVE THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT?

Only those that have genuinely accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord.

It can take place at the point of conversion but there is no set time for it to occur in the life of a believer.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

HOW TO RECEIVE THE BAPTISM IN THE SPIRIT?

The Bible recorded several ways believers received the baptism in the Holy Spirit; Acts 11:15-16, Acts 19:1-6, Acts 8:14-17, Acts 1:12-14.

a. Intense prayers, desire and expectation, Acts 1:12-14, Acts 2:1, Acts 8;15.

b. Spontaneously through preaching, Acts 11:15.

c. Through the laying on of hands, Acts 19:5-6, Acts 8:17.

d. God reserves the right to give it in any other way as He deems fit, just believe, pray and be expectant.

LESSON OUTLINE THREE

EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT BAPTISM

1. Speaking in other tongues, Acts 2:4, 19:16, 10:45-46.

2. Some other physical manifestations of the presence of the Holy Spirit e.g. crying, Acts 13:52, joy, singing – Ephesians 5:19

3. Gifts of prophecy, Luke 1:41, Acts 19:6.

4. Boldness and the power of God to preach Acts 1:8, 4:31.

5. Working of miraculous healings Acts 5:15-16.

6. Ability to pray and intercede more Acts 16:25.

7. Power to overcome sin and temptations, yielding more to the Holy Spirit.

ACTIVITY: Ask members whether they have experienced the baptism of Holy Spirit.

SUMMARY: Genuine salvation opens door to Holy Spirit baptism for impactful life.

CONCLUSION: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is meant for every believer that desires to do exploits for God. Do not be left out, go ahead and earnestly pray asking God to baptise you as well.

*LESSON NINE (09)*

*TOPIC: MANIFESTATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT*

*BIBLE TEXT: Acts 5:12-16*

MEMORY VERSE: “And he leaping up stood, and walked, and entered with them into the temple, walking, and leaping, and praising God”. Acts 1:8

LESSON INTRODUCTION: By manifestation we refer to the ways the Holy Spirit moves, shows, displays distinctly beyond question and works in and with believers to produce visible signs and results that glorify God.

TEXT REVIEW: ACTS 5:12-16

i. Before there can be manifestation of Holy Spirit, there must be purity.

ii. There is no impossibility to what Holy Spirit can do once there is unity.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE:

SOME BIBLICAL INSTANCES

1. The apostles received the Holy Spirit and spoke in diverse tongues, Acts 2:1-12.

2. Special miracles performed through Paul’s handkerchief Acts 19:11-12.

3. Peter and John exercised their faith, healing the lame man at the gate of the temple Acts 3:4-9.

4. Peter was filled with boldness to preach and address the rulers and elders, Acts 4:5, Act 4:29-31.

5. Deliverance of the city of Samaria through Philip’s message Acts 8:7-8.

SUMMARY: Results of manifestation of Holy Spirit ends all insults in believer’s life.

CONCLUSION: You can also be filled with the Holy Spirit, with visible manifestations of God’s power to preach, heal, deliver, work signs and wonders, speak in diverse tongues etc. Just believe, pray fervently, exercise your faith and trust God to move.

*LESSON TEN (10)*

*TOPIC: FAMILY ALTAR*

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy 1:5

MEMORY VERSE: “For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him”. Genesis 18:19

LESSON INTRODUCTION: An altar is a place where people congregate to commune with their god. It could be a high place or a table where sacrifices are offered or incense is burned in worship of a god. There are various altars, for example the altar of Dagon, 1 Samuel 5:1-4, Genesis 12:7-8, Exodus 17:15, Joshua 8:30. But we shall be talking about the altars unto Jehovah the God of the whole earth Judges 6:24, Gideon.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Timothy 1:5

i. Divine endowment comes from early communion as child .

ii. Family altar triggers development of love for God.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

FAMILY ALTAR

A Family Altar is a place in the home (house) that members of that family congregate to commune with (God) on a daily basis. The place where, God is praised and the Bible is taught – 2 Timothy 1:5. It is the key to growing the house hold in Godliness. Let us begin to raise family Altar in our homes to equip the whole family.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

BENEFITS OF THE FAMILY ALTAR

1. It keeps evil from that family/home. Luke 11:24-26.

2. It brings about increased spiritual strength . Isaiah 40:31.

3. It is a great avenue to hear from God. James 4:8-10.

4. It sustains unity in that family. Psalm 133:1

5. It promotes love among family members. 1 John 4:8.

6. It’s a good training ground for the children in that family, Proverbs 22:6.

7. It activates gifts and potentials in the life of children at early stage .

8. It makes family members develop unwavering love to God and His works.

ACTIVITY: Ask members whether they have family altar where they congregate.

SUMMARY: Having family altar alters ones lives positively.

CONCLUSION: The family Altar is key to knowing a family that fears and reverences the Most High God and key to oneness in our home which goes to confirm the adage which says that a family that prays together stays together.

*LESSON ELEVEN (11)*

*TOPIC: GOLDEN RULES*

*BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 8:23-26*

MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets”. Matthew 7:12

LESSON INTRODUCTION: ln Matthew 7:12, the Bible says, do to others what you would like them to do to you. When God created you, He threw away the mould, divinely designed to help others. Never make the mistake of neglecting ability of helping others, to fulfill your destiny and bring laughter to others, you don’t need what they have. You need only what is within. God matched you with your world, your circumstances and your environment. He gave you an excellent assignment to fulfill.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 8:23-26

i. Every believer is assigned to help

ii. Storm of life does not recognise status, but standing to address it.

iii. Never keep quite when going through challenging issues

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

WHY IS HELPING OTHERS A GOLDEN RULE?

1. helping others means helping yourself because when you help people in need, they will surely reciprocate. Luke 5:3-6.

2. Helping others quickens recovery of losses.1 Samuel 30:11-18.

3. Carrying each other burden brings fulfilment of divine order. Galatians 6:2.

4. Doing good and sharing with the needy brings pleasure to God. Hebrews 13:16.

5. Helping others creates an avenue for one to get his/her vision/gifts recognised and valued. Genesis 41:12-14

6. Helping others bring glory to God Almighty and winning of souls. Matthew 8:27, Mark 4:37-41

7. Helping others secures and preserves lives from being destroyed. Luke 7:11-13, Esther 2:21-23

8. Helping others can usher one to change of status, beautiful level. Esther 6:3-10.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

DANGERS OF NOT HELPING OTHERS

1. Loss of ordained promotion, 2 Chronicles 12:22-23

2. Divine dispossession of previous gains, Genesis 19:32. Lot refused to win Sodom but won the hearts of his daughters

3. Overtaken by hatred and evil, 1 Samuel 16:14-15. King Saul kept on hating David that would have sustained his lineage.

4. Denial of one’s children from getting helping hands.

5. It is disobedience to divine order

6. Living in failure and emptiness

7. Loss of access to future assets, Genesis 8:22.

ASSIGNMENT: Help someone this week.

SUMMARY: Helping others is divinely programmed to give others to humanity.

CONCLUSION: Golden rule is showing kindness to others, a lot of people are suffering, pleading to God for divine intervention but many assigned to help are withholding their assistance knowing that there is time for everything, any help you render today awaits future harvest.

*LESSON TWELVE (12)*

*TOPIC: LET GO AND LET GOD*

*BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 6:12-15*

MEMORY VERSE: “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”. Matthew 6:14

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Let go and let God is a popular phrase heard in Churches and all over it is meant to encourage believers and people alike to give their problems to God especially when times are tough. It is also used to encourage people to let God take vengeance on their behalf.

TEXT REVIEW: MATTHEW 6:12-15

i. Forgiving of others should be our daily submission.

ii. Benefits we are enjoying now as believers came through act of divine love.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

THE IMPORTANCE OF LETTING GO

No matter what we are passing through, whether they are personal struggles, family challenges or financial obligations, it’s important to let go and let God – Proverbs 3:5-7. We also need to learn to let go of all cases of unforgiveness because He has promised to take vengeance on our behalf, Isaiah 63:4, Romans 12:19-20.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

WHAT SHOULD YOU LET GO?

1. Worry, anxiety. Philippians 4:6

2. Pride. Proverbs 16:18

3. Ambition, learn from Adonijah 1 King 1:5-45

4. Tomorrow. Matthew 6:25-34

5. Visions and your plans.

ASSIGNMENT:

1. Kindly check through and see who needs your forgiveness and things you need to forgo.

2. Check the activities to be done for the end of the first quarter and plan ahead.

SUMMARY: Today’s trouble is enough for today, therefore away from damaging issues of life.

CONCLUSION: 1 Peter 5:6-7, we should cast all our cares upon the Lord knowing He cares for us. Also, let us remember that it is His wish, above all things that we should prosper and be in good health, 3 John 2. Remember that only God can help you to picture your future so that you can feature in your future.

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*GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK*

MONDAY: Give thanks in all circumstances; it is the will of God, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

TUESDAY: God is not unjust to forget your labour of love, Hebrew 6:10

WEDNESDAY: He that is above is above, John 3:31

THURSDAY: “For by grace you have been saved”…” not as a result of works, so that no one may boast, Ephesians 2:8

FRIDAY: Knowing this that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with….., Romans 6:6

SATURDAY: Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware, 1 Corinthians 12:1

SUNDAY: ” And Zechariah stood, and said unto the Lord… and if I have taken anything from any man by false accusation, I restore him by fourfold, Luke 19:8