RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 23RD OF JANUARY 2022 LESSON 21

LESSON: 21

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.

Father, let there be light in all ramification of my life.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE

Leader should ask members five (5) good reasons why The Lord is watching us.

TODAY’S LESSON

A. MEMORY VERSE: “And the light shineth in the darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not. John 1:5

B. BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 5:14-16

MATTHEW 5: 14-16

1. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

2. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

3. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

C. LESSON INTRODUCTION: Light is an important element created by God and it’s one of the essential in life. It was created at every beginning of the world. The Bible says in Genesis 1:2-3, that though darkness came forth first but this was not what God wanted in existence. God did not allow this to exist, He then spoke what was in his mind and that was light, then light came into existence, till this presence moment this light never goes off. Also, Jesus calls the believers in him “the light of the world” according to our today’s Bible text. The question is, are we really shinning the light in the dark world?

A. LESSON AIM: To make believers understand that we are the light of the world.

B.TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the lesson, members should be able to know that:

i. Know that the Light in you is to shine in Darkness.

ii. We must not hide our light.

C. TEXT REVIEW: MATTHEW 5:14-16

i. We are the light of the world.

ii. We should let our light shine, so that our good works can be spread.

D. TEACHING METHOD:

Use interactive/discussion method.

E. TIME MANAGEMENT:

Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINE

As we discussed above, God called forth the light we are enjoying today out of darkness. More so, 1Peter 2:9 tells us that God has called all Christians out of darkness into His marvelous light. The way God spoke and the light came to be. He has called us light, so we are to shine this light in the world.

SHINE THE LIGHT

Isaiah 60:1says ” Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee”. We are to arise to arise and shine forth the light that is already been deposited in us without any further delay. Because the more we hide or refuse to shine this light the more darkness progresses or expands.

1. In our place of work.

2. In our business places.

3. In our neighbourhood.

4. In the entire world. Matthew 28:19-20, Mark 16:15-18

ACTIVITY: How do we shine the light into the world?

SUMMARY: We are the light of the world.

CONCLUSION: “LET THERE BE LIGHT” is a command not an advice. Also, this is a heart I deposited in you the day you accepted me as your Lord and Saviour. please don’t hide your light any longer. – RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 23RD OF JANUARY 2022 LESSON 21

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden diet below

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light

2. Father, please give me the grace to shine anywhere I am.

3. Father, don’t let RCCG’s light ever go out.

4. Father, please make Daddy G.O.’s light to shine continually.

5. Individual prayer.

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 23RD OF JANUARY 2022 LESSON 21

MONDAY: Thank God ceaselessly today. 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

TUESDAY: Pray for the restoration of light in whose lives the lights have gone out Psalm 51:12

WEDNESDAY: Pray for grace and power to shine the light everywhere. Acts 1:8

THURSDAY : Pray the word of God .Isaiah 60:1-4

FRIDAY : Study Genesis 1:1-4; Matthew 5:13-14

SATURDAY:Evangelize in your neighbourhood today.

SUNDAY: Give God thanks for answers to your prayers.