RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual For July 21, 2024, Lesson 47: Topic – Helping The Youths To Locate Their Paths To Victory
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TOPIC: Helping The Youths To Locate Their Paths To Victory
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please make our youths submit to godly counsel and instructions and make our youths victorious in the battles of life.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members that there is power in the infilling of the Holy Spirit and there are signs.
MEMORY VERSE: “The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head. ” – Proverbs 20:29 (KJV)
BIBLE TEXT: Judges 14:1-2 (KJV)
1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines.
2 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get her for me to wife.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: John 6:33 tells us that the world is a place of tribulation (troubles and challenges) with assurance of victory because Jesus has paid the price for our victory. The Bible also tells us that we should be sober and vigilant because our adversary is always on the prowl (I Pet. 5:8). The devil’s assignment is to steal, kill and to destroy John 10:10. Parents and leaders, therefore, have the responsibility to teach and guide the youths so as not to fall prey to the antic of the devil. When youths are victorious, they will be able to fulfill their glorious destinies in Jesus’ name – I John 5:4.
LESSON AIM: To ensure youths find answers to victorious living. Teaching Objectives: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
- be watchful of pitfalls especially youths.
- know what to do to remain victorious youths.
TEXT REVIEW: Judges 14:1-2
a. Samson, though anointed from birth, was supposed to be under the guidance of his parents but refused to obey them.
b. Samson failed to obey the laws of God that forbade Jews from marrying the Philistines. He rather demanded his parents to get a Philistine for him as wife
c. Samson could not subdue hust, hence, he disobeyed God’s law
LESSON OUTLINE ONE – BE WATCHFUL OF THE PITFALLS (CASE STUDY: SAMSON AND REUBEN)
To be watchful of pitfalls is to be on the alert for the possible negative influences, attractions, lust, wolves in sheep clothes, etc. that can lead to errors, mistakes, decisions that can cause harm, failure, reproach, etc Every youth should ask God to guard their eyes – Psalms 119:37. The Bible admonishes that we keep our hearts diligently to avoid pitfalls
Proverbs 4:23. Samson and Reuben failed to:
i. guard their eyes from women-Job 31:1.
ii. subdue their lust for women-Proverbs 6:25.
iii. honour and obey their parents-Ephesians 6: 1-3.
iv. obey the laws of God-Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
v. submit to authority – Peter 5:5.
LESSON OUTLINE TWO: TO BE VICTORIOUS… CASE STUDY: DANIEL
- For a youth to be victorious, they need to; 1. excel in wisdom and understanding.
- study the word of God – Daniel 9:2; Joshua 1:8.
- pray to God daily and always – 1 Thessalonians 5:17.
- follow divine instructions – Daniel 1:8; Joshua 1:8.
- shun any act of compromising of faith in God – Dan, 6:5,10; 2 Tim. 1:7
- Affect others positively – Daniel 6:25-26; Matthew 5:16.
ACTIVITY: List some benefits of walking in the path of victory as a youth.
SUMMARY: Victory in life is only assured when we walk in obedience with God. John 15:5. Walking with God involves knowing Him as Lord and Saviour, studying and obeying His Word, praying for direction, assistance and grace.
CONCLUSION: John 16:33 tells us that we will always face challenges in the world but as Christians, we are sure of victory. We must therefore teach and encourage the youths to draw near to God so that He will be with them in their battles – Hebrews 7:25.
PRAYER POINTS
- Father, we thank You for all parents, teachers, leaders and Pastors in RCCG.
- Lord, we thank You for obtaining victory for us on the cross of Calvary.
- Father, please open the eyes and hearts of our youths to know You and live their lives for You alone.
- Father, help our youths to walk with You like Daniel.
- Father, let our youths depend on You alone when they face challenges of life.
- Father, build a future generation of righteous men and women for You in RCCG.
ASSIGNMENT: What are the qualities seen by God in David as a Youth?
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Mark 9:23 It is possible for youths to live a life without blemish.
TUESDAY: Job 22:28 – Make positive declarations upon the live of the youths.
WEDNESDAY: Job 36:11 Pray for the youths that this will be their portion.
THURSDAY: Psalms 2:1b-Our youths will not imagine vain things in Jesus’ name.
FRIDAY: Psalm 25:2-Father, let not the enemy put us to shame concerning our youths.
SATURDAY: Jeremiah 1:12-Father, perform Your word in the lives of our youths.
SUNDAY: Jeremiah 33:3-Father, when the youths call on You, in Your mercy please answer them.
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.