RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 18 AUGUST 2024

LESSON FIFTY ONE (51)
TOPIC: RHE LORD THAT SUSTAINS

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 increase the desire of our youth to know You more and let Your knowledge fill our homes in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members the truth that, when Christ is in your home, there is marital bliss but when He is not, there are marital blows.

MEMORY VERSE: “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee; he shall never let righteous be moved.” Psalms 55:22

BIBLE TEXT: Genesis 21:14-20
[14]And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and took bread, and a bottle of water, and gave it unto Hagar, putting it on her shoulder, and the child, and sent her away: and she departed, and wandered in the wilderness of Beersheba.
[15]And the water was spent in the bottle, and she cast the child under one of the shrubs.
[16]And she went, and sat her down over against him a good way off, as it were a bowshot: for she said, Let me not see the death of the child. And she sat over against him, and lift up her voice, and wept.
[17]And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.
[18]Arise, lift up the lad, and hold him in thine hand; for I will make him a great nation.
[19]And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.
[20]And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: John 16:33 forewarned us that we will face challenges in the world but assures that at the end of it all, victory is certain because God is with us – Hebrews 13:5. God gives us strength and support physically and mentally during challenging situations. We therefore need to cast our cares and troubles on the Lord, because He cares for us – I Peter 5:7. When we cast all upon Him in times of illness, financial challenges, uncertainty, He will see us through and it will end in praise in Jesus name.

LESSON AIM: To discuss God’s faithfulness in all situations.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to: know that when all hope is lost, God is still there. know God is our very present help.

Text Review: Genesis 21:14-20
a. There is always divine response when you think all have forgotten you.
b. Your own provision can be exhausted but God’s intervention will always end all your anxiety.
c. Whenever you cry to God, He will surely hear you.
d. When God is with you, you will grow and exceed all expectations.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
WHEN ALL HOPE IS LOST
I. There is present help in time of trouble-Gen. 21:16-19; Ps. 46:1.
ii. Never let down your trust in divine ability – I Kings 17:9-15.
iii. Your supposed last meal can become your first – I Kings 17:9-15.
iv. Your situation can receive divine intervention – John 5:1-11.
V. There is always a word from God’s throne to end the worst – II Kings 7:1.
vi. Hold on to God that owns cattle upon a thousand hills – Psalms 50:10.
vii. Wait for divine visitation – Genesis 30:22.
viii. Trust in God Almighty for His presence never cease- Heb. 13:5.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
HE IS YOUR VERY PRESENT HELP
Psalms 46:1 tells us that God is our present help in trouble. This means that, He is with us to help us when we are going through challenges and problems.
When we face challenges, we must note the following;
1. God reigns supreme over all situations – Psalms 99:1; 24:1, 2.
2. God cares for you; He will never abandon you – I Pet. 5:6, 7; Isa. 49:15.
3. God hears all “cries”. (Psa. 22:24) even the cry of the poor, (Psa. 34:6).
4. God is an always present help – Psalms 46:1.
5. God has helped us before and can do it again – Hebrews 13:8.
6. God knows who to use to restore and meet all expectations – I King 17:7-9. 150

ACTIVITY: List five biblical characters who witnessed instant divine intervention.

SUMMARY: In times of troubles and tribulations, which will surely come, we should not lose hope. Neither God, nor His word can fail. He is the same yesterday, today and forever – Heb. 13:8. God is the present help, He showed up for Daniel (Dan. 6:22), the widow of Zarephath (I Kings 17:7-15), Hagar and Ishmael, (Genesis 21:17-18), He will definitely show up for you too.

CONCLUSION: When we are facing trials and tribulations, let us be comforted that we are not alone, God is with us (Psalms 46:1). He is able to deliver us out of difficulties. What we need to do is to hold onto Him and He will make us to triumph in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You because You are the God of all creation.
2. Father, we thank You because we know our times are in Your hands.
3. Daddy we thank You because You have been the one sustaining us.
4. Father, please arise for us and deliver us from all troubles.
5. Lord, give me the grace to hold onto You in all trials and afflictions.
6. Father, please hear our cries whenever we cry and call on You.
7. Oh Lord, please give me victory over all challenges of life.
8. Lord, make us testimony of Your ability to save and deliver from troubles.

ASSIGNMENT: Check on people around you facing trials and comfort them with gifts as a House Fellowship Centre.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Numbers 11:1-Praise Him instead of complaining.
TUESDAY: Yahweh Sali (the God my Fortress) – II Samuel 22:2.
WEDNESDAY: Elohim Ezerli (God my helper) – Psalms 54:4.
THURSDAY: Yahweh Mephalti (God my Deliverer) – Psalms 18:2.
FRIDAY: Psalms 25:1-2.
SATURDAY: Psalms 27:1
SUNDAY: Zechariah 4:6-7