RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 18 FEBRUARY 2024

LESSON TWENTY FIVE (25)
TOPIC: WHO IS ON THE LORD’S SIDE?

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 keep me always in Your plans and agenda for this end time in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members on why people dance between two opinions and the dangers accrued to it.

MEMORY VERSE: “Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp and said, who is on the Lord’s side? Let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him,” Exodus 32:26

BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 32:25-35

[25]And when Moses saw that the people were naked; (for Aaron had made them naked unto their shame among their enemies:)
[26]Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD’S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.
[27]And he said unto them, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Put every man his sword by his side, and go in and out from gate to gate throughout the camp, and slay every man his brother, and every man his companion, and every man his neighbour.
[28]And the children of Levi did according to the word of Moses: and there fell of the people that day about three thousand men.
[29]For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day.
[30]And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.
[31]And Moses returned unto the LORD, and said, Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold.
[32]Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin–; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.
[33]And the LORD said unto Moses, Whosoever hath sinned against me, him will I blot out of my book.
[34]Therefore now go, lead the people unto the place of which I have spoken unto thee: behold, mine Angel shall go before thee: nevertheless in the day when I visit I will visit their sin upon them.
[35]And the LORD plagued the people, because they made the calf, which Aaron made.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Who is on the Lord’s side is a question God is asking every believer this day. Many Christians profess Christ but their ways are perverse, their lifestyle is immoral, their integrity is questionable, their desire for worldly enticement is unabated, that is why there is a need to reclaim our stand with Christ like the Levites did in Exodus 32:26 in order to avoid upcoming destruction.

LESSON AIM: To make members see the reason for abiding on the Lord’s side.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to know:
• Whether they are on the Lord’s side or not.
• The benefits of being on the Lord’s side and dangers of not being on the Lord’s side.

TEXT REVIEW: Exodus 32:25-35
a. Sin exposes one to shame.
b. Sin makes God turn His eyes off your radar.
c. Obeying divine order redefines your destiny.
d. Everybody will pay for their sins.
e. There is punishment for sin committed.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
ARE YOU ON THE LORD’S SIDE?
God is asking you and I whether we are on His side. If you are on the Lord’s side:
i. Old things are passed away – II Cor. 5:17.
ii. Your mind is renewed – Romans 12:2.
iii. You will be committed to heavenly business-Acts 16:9-10.
iv. Holiness should be your watchword – I Peter 1:16.
v. Say NO to the world and YES to Jesus – Col. 2:20.
vi. Nothing shall hurt you – Luke 10:19.
vii. You have crowns awaiting you in heaven – II Timothy 4:7-8.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
BENEFITS OF BEING ON THE LORD’S SIDE AND DANGERS OF NOT BEING ON THE LORD’S SIDE
Benefits of being on the Lord’s side
1. Divine empowerment to do all things-Phil. 4:13.
2. Victory over all oppositions – I Samuel 17:45-50.
3. Divine guidance – Isaiah 30:21.
4. Divine Provision – Nehemiah 9:21.
5. Deliverance from demonic attack – Psalms 121:4.
6. Reception of crowns after earthly journey – II Timothy 4:7-8.
7. Termination of the covenant of weeping or sorrow – Luke 7:11-15.

Dangers of not being on the Lord’s side
1. Eternal damnation-Mark 3:29.
2. Exposure to various attacks.
3. Daily torment-I Samuel 16:14.
4. Making wrong and damaging decisions – I Kings 12:3-16.
5. Living in serious bondage – Daniel 4:31-34.

ACTIVITY: Discuss Daniel 4:31-34. Who was not on the Lord’s side?

SUMMARY: “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other, or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon,” Matthew 6:24

CONCLUSION: If you are on the Lord’s side, the Lord will obviously be on your side too. Therefore, let nothing take you away from the Lord’s side.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Every evil power that wants to pull us from the Lord’s side be destroyed now in Jesus name.
2. Father, help RCCG to be on Your side at all times in Jesus name.
3. Father, fulfill all Your covenants with RCCG as she remains on Your side.
4. Father, help our Pastors to serve You indeed as their only Master.
5. Pray that Daddy and Mummy G.O. will always be on the Lord’s side.
6. Your personal request.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Matthew 6:24, honestly who are you serving?
TUESDAY: Do not be caught in the web of the slavery of “sharp sharp money”.
WEDNESDAY: The Lord is on your side. Fear not!
THURSDAY: Pray for your children that the devil will not drag them to his side.
FRIDAY: Pray that God will expose fake pastors and prophets who are dragging people to Satan.
SATURDAY: Pray for our political leaders that they will come to God’s side.
SUNDAY: Encourage any backslider you know to come back to God’s side.