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.

MEMORY VERSE: “For she said, if I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole. “Mark 5:28

BIBLE TEXT: Mark 5:25-34

[25]And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,

[26]And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

[27]When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

[28]For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

[29]And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

[30]And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

[31]And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

[32]And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

[33]But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

[34]And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: The touch of God is a heavenly or divine touch that produces extraordinary change in a life or situation. It is different from an ordinary touch and could be by laying on of hands or through spoken words, deeds or actions – Mark 5:27.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE

WHAT IS THE TOUCH OF GOD?

i. It is a touch of power-Acts 1:8.

ii. It is a touch of cleansing or purification – Isaiah 6:7.

iii. It is a touch of impartation of the Holy Spirit-Acts 8:17-18.

iv. It is a touch of restoration – Luke 7:14; II Kings 13:21.

v. It is a touch of healing and recovery – Matt. 8:3; Luke 22:51; Mark 7:32.

vi. It is a touch of empowerment or commissioning – Jer. 1:9; Daniel 10:18.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

EFFECTS OF THE TOUCH OF GOD

i. It brings healing-Matthew 8:3.

ii. It restores back to life whatever thing dead or stagnant – Luke 7:14.

iii. It brings forgiveness to those who have genuinely repented.

iv. It reverses the irreversible – II Kings 4:20-36.

v. It brings to manifestation our faith and blessings – Luke 7:31- 50; Mark 10:16.

vi. It strengthens and bestows the power of the Holy Spirit – Daniel 10:10-18; Acts 8:17.

ACTIVITY: Which people need the touch of God?

SUMMARY: The touch is meant for the sick, the willful and repentant heart, those who desire a relationship with Christ and those yearning to work for God – John 15:16.

CONCLUSION: The touch of God could be in the physical or spiritual, every life that receives it never remains the same.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Touch me oh Lord and purge me from every form of sin.

2. Lord touch my tongue and put Your word in my mouth to establish Your counsel.

3. By Your touch Lord, restore everything that is dead or stagnant in our lives and reverse the irreversible in Jesus name.

4. Father, touch us and anoint us for greater exploit in Your Kingdom.

5. Father, we pray for Your healing touch upon the sick in our midst.

6. Father, we pray for Your touch of revival, speed and growth upon RCCG.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Has God touched the hearts of your companions? – I Sam. 10:26.

TUESDAY: With God’s touch on you, you can not be mishandled-I Chr. 16:22.

WEDNESDAY: God’s touch to problems, releases solutions Psalms 104:32.

THURSDAY: Guilt removed, sin forgiven with the touch of God- Isaiah 6:7.

FRIDAY: Receive a fresh touch from Jesus today in Jesus name.

SATURDAY: There is an assurance of God’s word in you through His touch – Jer. 1:9.

SUNDAY: The touch of God brings renewed hope – Luke 7:11-14.