RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 12 June 2022, Lesson 41 –Topic: The Significance Of Holy Communion
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TOPIC: The Significance Of Holy Communion (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 12 June 2022 Anthem)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, Please help me to know and understand the importance of the Holy communion.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask members what they understood from the last topic.
MEMORY VERSE: “Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except ye eat the flesh of the Son of man, and drink his blood, ye have no life in you. ” – John 6:53
BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 26:26-28 (KJV)
26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.
27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Holy Communion is a spiritual meal that was initiated by God, in the Old Testaments a Feast of Passover, through Moses, Exodus 12:1-6. The coming of Jesus Christ, in the New Testament, also brought with Himself grace. And, one of the attributes of this grace is that the killing of unblemished lamb, for the Feast of Passover, was replaced with the flesh (Bread) and blood (Wine) of Jesus Christ. As we continue to dig deep into this important topic, we pray that Holy Spirit will help us to do justice to it adequately.
LEADER’S DIARY.
A. LESSON AIM: Teach members to understand the significance of The Holy Communion.
B. TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. Understand the significance of The Holy Communion.
ii. Understand how to take it and maximise it’s blessings.
C. TEXT REVIEW: MATTHEW 26:26-28.
i. Jesus took bread, blesses it and brake it and gave the disciples to eat.
ii. The blood of Jesus Christ is for the remission of the sins of many.
D. TEACHING METHOD: Use interactive/ discussion method.
E. TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.
LESSON OUTLINES:
PURPOSES OF HOLY COMMUNION:
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HOLY COMMUNION INCLUDES:
- DIVINE STRENGTH: The supply of the needed spiritual energy and its renewal can be got by taking Holy Communion. Matthew 26:18-24, 26-28.
- DIVINE RESTORATION: All the Israelites had labour for 430 years were divinely rewarded after the Feast of Passover. Exodus 12:36
- DIVINE DELIVERANCE: The Israelites were spared the agony of losing their first born when the angel of destruction passed through Egypt. Exodus 12:1-13
- DIVINE HEALING: Holy Communion acts as catalyst that will facilitate manifestation of wonders of God. The Israelites were in the wilderness for 40 years and there was no single reported case of sickness. Exodus 15:26, Isaiah 53:5
- DIVINE FULFILMENT: Jesus knew what He came for but when His mission was unfolding, He became nervous. He needed that extra energy. Holy Communion provided easy landing for both. Without God supplying the strength, fulfilling ones callings will be an impossible task. Matthew 26:39.
HOW THEN DO I TAKE IT AND MAXIMISE IT’S BLESSINGS?
- Obey all the rules and regulations guiding Holy Communion. Isaiah 1:19.
- Do not take it unworthy. 1 Corinthians 11:26-30.
- Take it regularly in remembrance of the death of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25.
- Always take it in evening. Matthew 26:20.
- When you eat the Communion, believe that you will never lack and thirst again. John 6:32-35.
- It must be well prepared for. Exodus 12:9-11
- No underage person must be allowed to take it.
- You are not expected to harbour any grudge against anybody.
- It is meant for Believers who have been baptized by water immersion.
ACTIVITY: Class mention personal testimonies relating to the Holy Communion.
SUMMARY: No man who approach or take the Holy Communion in godliness ever remain the same for good, vice versa.
CONCLUSION: The significance of Holy Communion cannot be over emphasised. All Christians involved in this Heavenly race must come to term with the reality that it is neither by power nor by might but by the special grace of God which is regularly made available through Holy Communion.
Also Read: Open Heaven 12 June 2022 Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye –Topic: WORKERS ARE BLESSED
PRAYER POINTS:
- Father, thank You for opening our eyes to the benefits associated with Holy Communion.
- Father, please help me to always partake in Holy Communion.
- Father, please help all Believers not to take it unworthily.
- Father, please let all the purposes for which You have instituted Holy Communion, manifest in all Believers.
ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden Diet below.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: John 6:35-36. Father, please give us the grace to eat Bread of Life, so we can have eternal life.
TUESDAY: John 6:35-36. Father, please help us to do Your will, Daddy.
WEDNESDAY: 1 Corinthians 11:26. Father, please help me to always remember Your death and its consequences upon my life.
THURSDAY: Exodus 12:7-13. Father, as I partake in the Holy Communion, please let destruction pass over me and my entire family.
FRIDAY: Exodus 12:36. Father, please let Your favour show up in my life.
SATURDAY: Matthew 26:26-28. Father, please help all believers to understand and always partake in Holy Communion.
SUNDAY: Matthew 26:26-28. Father, please give us the grace to be obedient to all Your instructions.
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 and 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
SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE
10 minutes for Opening Prayer, Praise and Worship
10 minutes for Testimonies
15 minutes for Bible Discussion
15 minutes for General Prayers
10 minutes for Questions & Answers
5 minutes for Welcoming New Members
10 minutes for Announcements, Offering, House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
Total – 60 Minutes (1 Hour)
AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of, The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.
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