RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS’ MANUAL 5 JUNE 2022
LESSON: 40
TOPIC: RESTITUTE YOUR WAYS BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE.
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.
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A. MEMORY VERSE: “And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.” Luke 19:8
B. BIBLE TEXT: LUKE 19:1-10
1. And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.
2. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.
3. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.
4. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.
5. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.
6. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.
7. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.
8. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any
C. LESSON INTRODUCTION:
What was is restitution? It’s a way of returning or retracting what was forcefully taken or wrongly said. Today’s memory verse is explicit on this issue. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, in his line of duty, might have taken people’s properties (those who did not have money or delayed payment) forcefully, and in turned the properties became his own. For the real salvation to come to him, restitution must be done, which he did.
THOSE WHOM CONSEQUENCE OF REFUSAL TO RESTITUTE CAUGHT UP WITH IN THE BIBLE.
1. ACHAN: Joshua 7:19:26. Achan, his family and property were destroyed for late restitution.
2. DAVID: 2 Samuel 24:14-17. David numbered the Israelites despite warning, the Lord killed seventy thousands people amidst David’s restitution.
3. JUDAS ISCARIOT: Matthew 27:3-5. Judas returned the thirty pieces of silver he sold Jesus for; he went and hung himself. Late restitution.
4. ANANIAS AND SAPPHIRA: Acts 5:1-11. They did not have opportunity to restitute their ways.
CONCLUSION: Zacchaeus immediately restituted his ways when he got the opportunity to do so. However, Ananias and Sapphira were not given such opportunity. On this note we advise that to be a copycat is dangerous, for you may not know whether your own will catch up with you while others escape it. Please, restitute your ways before it is too late.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank You for today’s message in Jesus Name.
2. Father, please from today make me a genuine Christian in Jesus Name.
3. Father, please arise and fight for Daddy and Mummy G.O today in Jesus Name.
4. Father, please send your labourers to RCCG in Jesus Name.
5. Individual request.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Go to your Pastor today if restitution is one that involves life.
TUESDAY: Return those library’s books individual’s books that you took.
WEDNESDAY: If your own is adultery meet your Pastor.
THURSDAY: If your own is family land or any property, make restitution now.
FRIDAY: If you live with a lady that you call your wife and have not paid her bride price, please go and pay.
SATURDAY: Whatever you took secretly or forcefully, please go back and restitute your ways.
SUNDAY: After you have done your restitution, you can now give God thanks.
