RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 7 JULY 2024

LESSON FOURTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS

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 bring permanent end to every problem evolving in my life in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should uplift members’ faith by reassuring them that they are not alone. God is with them in all situations of life.

MEMORY VERSE: “But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord. “1 Samuel 16:14

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:14-18
[14]But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
[15]And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
[16]Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
[17]And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
[18]Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Spiritual problem can be defined as difficulty that involves relationship with our spiritual life that has to be resolved or dealt with. A lot of believers are going through spiritual problems which have handicapped their walk with God. The ability to deal with this will prompt divine reinstatement of their divine right. In Luke 15:17-24, the prodigal son saw the need to mend his relationship with his father and through this, he was restored.

LESSON AIM: To enable members understand that God has solution to every spiritual problem as well as capacity to deal with such.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
– Have faith that God is able to deal with any spiritual problem.
– Know that all power belongs to God.

TEXT REVIEW: I Samuel 16:14-18
a. Whenever there is a vacuum in the spiritual state, devil will occupy it.
b. Evil spirit is designed to trouble anyone who rejects divine relationship.
c. Musical instruments, being played by godly vessels, drive away evil spirit and his companions.
d. Children of God should never allow devil to disrupt their relationship with their God.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
CAUSES OF SPIRITUAL PROBLEM
Spiritual problem refers to conflict over spiritual matter with God, within oneself and with other people. Such as;
i Focusing on past failures – Philippians 3:13-14.
ii. Too much of trials and setbacks.
iii. Negative thoughts and sense of unhappiness.
iv. Loss of faith in prayers.
v. Ceaseless disappointment-Proverbs 13:12.
vi. Depreciation in divine relationship. vii. Fellowshipping with the unfruitful works of darkness – Eph. 5:11.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
WAY OUT OF SPIRITUAL PROBLEM
1. Return to Jesus – Matthew 11:28.
2. Discard all distractions to your relationship with God.
3. Be prayerful-Luke 18:1; Mark 9:29.
4. Be committed to divine task-John 9:4,
5. Kill all worldly affections – Galatians 5:24; Colossians 3:5.
6. Set your mind on heavenly things – Colossians 3:2.
7. Despise not the fellowship with the saints-Acts 2:42; 1 John 1:3.

ACTIVITY: What caused the spiritual problem of King Saul in the Bible that led to an evil spirit possessing him?

SUMMARY: Spiritual problems should be tackled spiritually.

CONCLUSION: “… For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil”-1 John 3:8b.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You for victory You have given us over every spiritual battles.
2. Decree and declare that you are above principalities and powers.
3. Oh Lord, I reject any activity of the flesh that can destroy my relationship with You.
4. Father, please give RCCG victory on all side in Jesus name.
5. Every satanic arrow fired against us back fire in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: What is the difference in the handling of spiritual problem between King Saul and King David?

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Ephesians 6:10-18.
TUESDAY: Acts 19:13-17 – Make sure you are on Jesus’ side before using His name in spiritual warfare.
WEDNESDAY: II Corinthians 10:4.
THURSDAY: Ephesians 1:19-23.
FRIDAY: Matthew 18:18.
SATURDAY: Jeremiah 1:10.
SUNDAY: Matthew 15:13.