RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 30 April 2023: Offering, Tithes, And First Fruits

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RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 30 April 2023, Lesson 35: Offering, Tithes, And First Fruits

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TOPIC: Offering, Tithes, And First Fruits (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 30 April 2023 Anthem)

OPENING PRAYER: Father please bless your children and give them heart of giving.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask members some of the godly ways to use information and communication technology.

MEMORY VERSE: “Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.” – Ecclesiastes 11:1 (KJV)

BIBLE TEXT: Malachi 3:8-11 (KJV)

8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.

10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

11 And I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes, and he shall not destroy the fruits of your ground; neither shall your vine cast her fruit before the time in the field, saith the Lord of hosts.

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– RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 30 April 2023: Ravish Your Spouse

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– RCCG Sunday School Student Manual 30 April 2023 – Ravish Your Spouse

– Open Heaven 30 April 2023 – Dominion Over Yourself

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Regular and faithful payment of tithes, offerings and first fruits is mandatory because God commanded it. These are God’s provisions to bless his sons and daughters.

LEADER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM: To remind members that their earthly obligation involves payment of tithes, offerings and firstfruits.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson members should have.

Understanding on finical obligation attached to redemption benefits.

Understanding of the dangers attached to faulting in yield to this obligation.

TEXT REVIEW: MALACHI 3:8-11

Inability to yield to financial commitment as elect of God leads to curse.

There are divine blessings attached to payment of tithes offerings and firstfruits

Devourer has no access to your income when you didn’t default in financial obligations.

TEACHING METHOD: use interactive method.

TIME MANAGEMENT: share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: OFFERING

Offerings are gifts we offer to God willingly from our hearts in appreciation for offering to be acceptable to God and to attract God’s blessings,it most possibly be given.

Regularly: 1 cor 16:2

Cheerfully and willingly: 2 Cor.9:7, 2 Cor.8:12

Sacrificially:2 cor.8:3-4

Abundantly:2 cor.9:6

TITHES

Tithes is the tenth of all income, wages, profit, gifts etc .God commanded payment of tithes Lev.27:30-32.

Abraham paid tithe and his seed which are must pay tithes. Rom.4:11-12, Gal.3:29, Gen.14:18-20.

God commanded Israel to pay tithes. Lev.27:30-32, Num.18:21-24.

Jesus commanded payment of tithes. Matt.23:23, Luke 18:12.

God commends his blessings on tithes.Mal 3:11

Non -payment of tithes attract curses.3:9.

Tithes should be paid in church/perish where you receive spiritual nourishment

FIRSTFRUITS

First fruit are first fruit of increase Prov.9:3 ( difference between old and new salary), first fruit of sacrifice (first salary in office or year January), Gen.22:15-18 and redemption of the first male child.Ex.13:13

BENEFITS OF FIRST FRUITS ARE:

God promised to fill you with abundant and new blessings.Prov.3:9-10.

God promised to bless your children Gen.25:15-18, Gen.24:25-36.

God will fill you with material blessings 1kings 3:3-14.

ACTIVITY: Discuss the importance of financial commitment to divine assignment.

SUMMARY: When you obey divine principles laid down you shall surely prosper financially.

CONCLUSION: Our God says only what he will do-Num 23:19.He will honuor his word to bless and protect us and our generations once we obediently give our offerings, tithes and first fruits.

PRAYER POINTS

Lord , please help me to be diligent in the giving of my offerings.

Lord, please help me to give my offerings with the heart of appreciation.

Lord, please help the RCCG members to pay their tithes fruitfully and with Joy.

Lord, please help me to present my first fruits to you faithfully.

Lord, please honour your word in my life and bless me as I faithfully give my offerings, and pay my tithes and first fruits.

GOLDEN DIET FOR WEEK

MONDAY: Malachi 3:10-12. Pray that as you pay your tithes all the blessings pertaining to tithing shall be your portion this week.

TUESDAY: Act 20:35b, it is more blessed to give.

WEDNESDAY: Proverbs 3:9, father let me not experience lack of any kind this year in Jesus name.

THURSDAY: Ask God for grace to always pay our tithes and first fruits.

FRIDAY: Pray that every satanic teaching against tithing to keep people in bondage be destroyed.

SATURDAY: There shall be showers of blessings.

SUNDAY: Obedient is better than sacrifice.

House Fellowship Anthem

1 I love this family Of God,

So closely knitted into one,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

2 I bless this family of God,

So greatly prospered by the Lord,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

3 I know this family of God,

So deeply rooted in the word,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

4 I see this family of God,

So highly lifted above all,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

5 Come and join this family of God,

So highly favoured by the Lord,

They have taken me into their arms

And ‘am so glad to be

A part of this great family

SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE

10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship

10 minutes for Testimonies

15 minutes for Bible Discussion

15 minutes for General Prayers

10 minutes for Questions & Answers

5 minutes for Welcoming New Members

10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.

Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)

AUTHOR:

Pastor E.A. Adeboye.

The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.

The RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual for 30 April 2023 focuses on the important topics of offering, tithes, and first fruits. This manual provides comprehensive guidance and teachings on these key elements of Christian giving, with practical tips and insights for leaders to effectively lead their fellowship in this area. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this manual offers valuable resources to help you cultivate a culture of generosity and stewardship among your members. Discover the importance of giving back to God and learn how to lead your fellowship in this essential aspect of Christian living.