RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS MANUAL 25 OCTOBER 2026
LESSON EIGHT (08)
TOPIC: LONG SUFFERING
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 favored 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, help me to endure till the end.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader is to remind the members on the lesson on God’s best friends.
MEMORY VERSE:”The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness: but is longsuffering to us-ward, nor willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” 2 Pet.3:9.
BIBLE TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:2
If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
INTRODUCTION: Longsuffering means enduring injury, offense,delay or provocation without revenge. It is patience under pressure. It is the strength to keep loving and forgiving when quitting seems easier. This nature is in God: slow to anger, giving room for repentance. Longsuffering is not weakness; it is controlled strength. Every believer is called to reflect this character.
LESSON AIM: To help members have knowledge on the subject long suffering’.
TEACHING OBJECTIVE: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
1. Know why longsuffering.
2. Know what to do
TEXT REVIEW: EPHESIANS 4:2
1. A child of God has to be humble and gentle.
2. Be patient with each other.
3. Believers are to make allowance for each other’s faults.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE:
WHY LONGSUFFERING?
Longsuffering is more than ordinary patience – it is patience with people especially those who hurt, disappoint, misunderstand, or oppose us. It helps a believer to control anger, avoid revenge, and respond with love rather than frustration.
1. It reveals the nature of God. (Psalm 86:15)
2. It preserves unity in families, church and relationships.(Prov. 15:1)
3. It helps our spiritual growth through trials. (James 1:3-4)I
4. It is a silent evangelism it speaks louder than words.(1 Pet. 2:19-23)
5. Because God patiently endured us first. (Roman. 2:4)
LESSON OUTLINE TWO:
BENEFITS AND BIBLICAL EXAMPLES.
Benefits:
1. Brings peace and emotional stability.
2. Restores relationships and prevents bitterness.
3. Breaks anger, revenge and malice.
4. Protects destinies from wrong decisions.
5. Has a heavenly reward. (Heb. 6:12)s
Examples:
1. God endured Israel for generations.
2. Noah preached 120 years amid mockery. (Gen. 6–7)
3. Joseph endued betrayal and prison. (Ge.50:20)
4 David spared Saul repeatedly. (1 Sam. 24)
5 Jesus endured the cross for us. (Isa. 53:7)
SUMMARY: Longsuffering leads to peaceful relationships, spiritual growth, and divine reward because those who endure with right heart will always experience God’s help and perfect timing.
CONCLUSION: Longsuffering is proof of Christ in us.A believe without endurance cannot reflect Jesus fully. As God is patient with our weaknesses, we must extend the same grace to others -homes, offices, and church and to the lost. Longsuffering is optional for believers; it is a kingdom lifestyle.
PRAYER POINTS.
1. Thank You Lord for Your patience toward me.
2. Father, produce longsuffering in me by Your Spirit.
3. Deliver me from anger and impatience.
4. Help me to forgive like Jesus.
5. Let my life reflect Your patience daily.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Longsuffering is a fruit of spiritual maturity.Gal. 5:22.
TUESDAY: Forgive and forbear others joyfully. Col. 3:12-13.
WEDNESDAY: Do not revenge -let God defend you. Rom. 12:17-19.
THURSDAY: Patience shows wisdom; haste breeds error.Prov. 14:29
FRIDAY: Like Job, wait- the end of the Lord is glorious.James 5:7-11
SATURDAY: In your patience possess ye your souls. Luke 21:19
SUNDAY: Through faith and patience inherit the promises Hebrews 6:12
