RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 29 SEPTEMBER 2024

LESSON FOUR (4)
TOPIC: RUN IT WELL

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 help me to run the race before well and end well.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask members what they learnt on the last week lesson on NEW DAWN and how it affected
them.

MEMORY VERSE: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one race with the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24.

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
[19]For though I be free from all men, yet have I made myself servant unto all, that I might gain the more.
[20]And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are under the law;
[21]To them that are without law, as without law, (being not without law to God, but under the law to Christ,) that I might gain them that are without law.
[22]To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.
[23]And this I do for the gospel’s sake, that I might be partaker thereof with you.
[24]Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
[25]And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
[26]I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
[27]But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The race oflife is not relay is a marathon (an extended race) that is the reason you need to run it well with a lot of factors required to gain the prize at the end. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, the bible says many are running the race, running as they race but few are gaining the prize. The race to eternity can only end will when our Saviour, Lord Jesus is still with us guiding us and equipping us with the required strength and grace.

LESSON AIM: To have unreserved understanding that Christian race requires deep intimate relationship with the owner of our lives.

LEADER’S OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to;
a. Know how individual believer can run the race well.
b. Know the gains of running the race well.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27
– Deploy all strategy to win souls for Christ. Verse 22
– Know what all you are doing is for heaven’s gain. Verse 23.
– Every race of life has a prize tag on it. Verse 24
– There are requirements to win. 1 Corinthians 9:25.
– Discipline is crucial in winning the prize. Verse 27.
– To win the prize, there must be purpose of running the race.

Lesson Outline One
HOW CAN INDIVIDUAL RUN THE RACE WELL?
Christian race is a marathon where the runner is competing, striving to fulfil great commission as directed by the Lord Jesus.
– Lay aside all weight encumbrances. Hebrews 12:1.
– Repent of all sins committed. Acts 3:19
– Be steadfast, focused and unmovable. 1 Corinthians 15:58.
– Follow Jesus and His strategies. Hebrews 12:2
– Have faith to end well. Hebrews 10:37-38.
– Don’t be complacent, never compare yourself with others.
– Jesus is your perfect example to race well. Hebrews 12:2
– Run with purpose and patience. 1 Corinthians 9:24, 26; Hebrews 10:36
– Be temperate, don’t be excessive. 1 Corinthians 9:25
– Endure all odds on the road. 2 Timothy 4:5

Lesson Outline Two
BENEFITS OF RUNNING THE RACE
WELL
– There is joy awaiting the winner. Hebrews 12:2
– There is an AUTHOR, ANCHOR to lead you through. Hebrews 12:2
– You will receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36; 2 Timothy 4:7-8
– There will be royal welcome at His appearing.
– You will be in God’s presence forever. John 14:3
– Your heavenly home is built by God. John 14:2

SUMMARY: The Christian race is a marathon race with rewards and must be ran well

CONCLUSION: But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make proof of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5. To win the race, there is divine methodology i.e looking unto Only ONE that will make sure you achieve the prize.

PRAYER POINTS
(1) Father, please help me to follow till the end without losing focus.
(2) Father, renew my faith in you to end well.
(3) Father destroy in me every act of complacency on this journey.
(4) Father, give grace to run this race with purpose and patience.
(5) Father endue me with temperate heart to win this race.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK.
MONDAY: Fight good fight andwin the race and keep the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7
TUESDAY: To win the race, you must be patient. Hebrews 10:36
WEDNESDAY: There will be royal welcome at His appearing.
THURSDAY: Just shall live by faith. Hebrews 10:38
FRIDAY: Heavenly home is built by God for believer’s void of sin. John 14:2.
SATURDAY: Lay aside all weight encumbrances. Hebrews 12:1.
SUNDAY: Endure all tribulations as soldiers of Christ. 2 Timothy 4:5