RCCG House Fellowship Members Manual 5 November 2023: Don’t Wash Your Net Yet

 HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS' MANUAL

SUNDAY 5TH OF NOVEMBER, 2023

LESSON TEN (10)

TOPIC: DON'T WASH YOUR NET YET

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, 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.

MEMORY VERSE: "For there is hope ofa tree ifit be cut down, that it will sprout again and that the tender branch thereof will not cease." Job

14:7

BIBLE TEXT: Luke 5:2-4

[2]And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets.

[3]And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.

[4]Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: "And Simon answering said unto him, Master we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing" (Luke 5:5). This statement unraveled pains and fruitless effort being suffered by Peter and his team after night of believing God for breakthrough. Many are facing enduring situations like abandonment., depression, defeat, agony and they are planning to quit, but they should know that there is hope for them because there is light at the end of the tunnel always. Luke 5:6.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

BE ENCOURAGED

...but David encouraged himself in the Lord -I Samuel 30:6. To be encouraged means having more confidence or hope in something or

someone. As a believer, no matter the storm you are going through, be encouraged because;

* God is standing by you - Hebrews 13:5.

* Weeping will soon end for a glorious morning - Psalms 30:5.

* God's thought for you is glorious, flawless - Jeremiah 29: 1 1.

* Great future awaits you - Job 8:7.

* The storm will soon be over - Mark 4:37-39.

* God knows all happenings - Isaiah 46:10.

* Other saints of old prevailed over challenges - Acts 16:25-26, 12:6-11.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

DON'TGIVE UP

To every individual, there is always a time of travailing and a time of prevailing. When you succumb to the devil's instruction, you travail into destruction but when you yield to divine instruction, you prevail into life of resourcefulness. 

Giving up means;

*  losing hope in God and divine intervention yielding to carnal understanding - II Samuel 13:2-6.

* surrendering your all to defeat - Numbers 14:30-33.

* very desperate to give in to any solution even if it is ungodly - Gen. 16:1-4.

EXAMPLES OF THOSE WHO GAVE UP

• Sarah - Genesis l16:1-4.

• Elijah-I Kings 19;4.

• Naomi - Ruth 1:8-11;3:13-16.

• Peter- Luke 5:2.

• Zechariah - Luke 1:1-18.

ACTIVITY: Discuss reasons why believers are giving up?

SUMMARY: Believers should remain relentless, ruthless in their pursuit and never quit their dreams and aspirations.

CONCLUSION: "For His anger endureth but a moment in His favour is life, weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:5

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, by Your grace, help all Christians never to give up in any challenge.

2. Father, let our morning ofjoy come in Jesus name.

3. Father, in Your mercy, deliver any of our loved ones in depression.

4. Father, please continue to encourage Daddy and Mummy G.O. each day.

5. Father, help me to daily encourage myselfin You in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: What can you do in times of challenges in order not to lose hope?

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Maybe God is saying, launch out into the deep so don't hesitate.

TUESDAY: With God all things are possible - Luke 1:37.

WEDNESDAY: Remember ye not the former things - Isaiah 43:18-19.

THURSDAY: Thou has ascended on high, has led captivity captive - Ps. 68:18.

FRIDAY: Encourage someone today whom you know is discouraged.

SATURDAY: Why not praise God rather than complaining - Psalms 67:5-6.

SUNDAY: God is greater than all powers militating gainst you. Psalm 95:3.