RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL DATE: SUNDAY, 11TH JULY 2021 LESSON: 45
TOPIC: MAKE GOD THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP / FAMILY
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
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please be the chief cornerstone of my life.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask the members to compare Noah’s generation and this generation to know the difference.
TODAY’S LESSON:
A: MEMORY VERSE: “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded.” – 1 Peter 2:6
B: BIBLE TEXT:
Ephesians 2:20-22
20 – And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone;
21 – In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord:
22 – In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
C: LESSON INTRODUCTION:
Simply put, a cornerstone is that capstone which gives firmness to a building or house. Figuratively, that which is prominent, fundamental, noteworthy or central. On this note, as a Christian, Jesus Christ should be our Chief cornerstone in our families and relationships. Furthermore, the Holy Spirit speaks expressly in Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
LEADERS DIARY:
A: LESSON AIM: To make all and sundry understand that Christ is the Chief cornerstone that cannot fail if we allow Him into our lives.
B: TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. Explain what and who is the Chief cornerstone.
ii. And the benefits of making Him your chief cornerstone.
C: TEXT REVIEW: Ephesians 2:20-22
i. Jesus Christ is the Chief cornerstone.
ii. All buildings (i.e.) the gospel must fitly frame on Him.
iii. Anything else will not stand the test of time.
D: TEACHING METHOD: The leader should use the discussion method.
E: TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.
LESSON OUTLINES: There are three outlines:
A: DANGERS OF NOT MAKING GOD THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE IN YOUR FAMILY / RELATIONSHIP:
1.- Errors and mistakes. – Joshua 9:14
2.- Wastefulness. – (The prodigal son in Luke 15:11-19)
3.- Struggles in life.
4.- Unfruitfulness or fruitless efforts.
5.- Untimely death – (the rich fool in Luke 12:16-20)
B: BENEFITS OF MAKING GOD YOUR CHIEF CORNERSTONE:
1.- Fruitfulness. – Genesis 1:28
2.- A life of peace and harmony. – John 14:27
3.- Answers to prayers. – 2 Chronicles 7:14
4.- Greatness. – Deuteronomy 28:1-14
5.- You will win every battle of life. – 1 Samuel 17:45-50
C: THOSE IN THE BIBLE THAT MADE GOD THEIR CHIEF CORNERSTONE:
1.- In family (David. – 1 Samuel 30:1-8).
2.- In relationship (Abraham’s Chief servant. – Genesis 24:2-15).
ACTIVITY: Why must we make Christ our Chief cornerstone?
SUMMARY: The foundation of the Lord is still standing sure.
CONCLUSION
: Every decision of life without God will lead to frustration and regret. There is a popular saying that ‘HAD I KNOWN, IS THE LAST STATEMENT OF A FOOL’. So, for us not to be seen or called fools, wisdom demands that we must make God the Chief cornerstone on everything of our life endeavour.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, please help me to make my family to accept You as our cornerstone.
2. Father, please give our family the needed courage to focus on You.
3. Father, please grant RCCG the grace to please You at all times, in Jesus name.
4. Father, strengthen Daddy G.O. to finish well and strong.
5. Personal requests.
ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the GOLDEN DIET below.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK (print or write it out so that you can participate daily):
MONDAY:
Isaiah 28:16 – Father, please give us the grace to believe in You.
TUESDAY:
Psalm 118:22, Mark 12:10 – Father, please help our inner spiritual man to identify and accept You as cornerstone.
WEDNESDAY:
Genesis 49:24, Job 29:20 – Father, please empower our hands and strengthen us through Your mighty hands.
THURSDAY:
Revelations 21:14 – Father, please help us to serve You with our families.
FRIDAY:
1 Corinthians 3:9-10 – Father, please empower us to be a good co-labourer with You.
SATURDAY:
Joshua 24:15 – Father, please help us to always say like Joshua ‘AS FOR ME AND MY FAMILY…’
SUNDAY:
Galatians 2:9 – Father, please help us to become a pillar in Your house.