RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 21 March 2021, Lesson 29 – Be Holy, For You Are The Temple Of The Holy Spirit

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TOPIC: Be Holy, For You Are The Temple Of The Holy Spirit (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 21 March 2021 Anthem)

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please help me to remain holy till I see you in glory.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should explain again to the members that they should not compromise the salvation of their loved ones in sickness or affliction.

Also See: OPEN HEAVEN 21 MARCH 2021 – PREACH THE WORD

MEMORY VERSE: What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? – 1 Corinthians 6:19

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Peter 1:15-19 (KJV)

15 But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;

16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

17 And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man’s work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear:

18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;

19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

LESSON INTRODUCTION: For us to fully understand today’s topic, we shall throw light on some fundamental terms like ‘be Holy’, ‘Temple’, Holy Spirit ‘ and ‘Temple of the Holy Spirit ‘.

What is holiness? This is the state of being sacred, sanctified, pure etc.

What is a temple? Simply put, this is a house of worship. So, the temple of the Holy Spirit means, the house in which the Holy Spirit lives.

Who then is the Holy Spirit? This is the Spirit of the Living God. He is the third in Trinity. The Holy Spirit is known by other names such as the Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Truth, The Teacher etc.

In the current dispensation, believers are the mobile carriers of the Holy Spirit and not the church buildings. God demands holiness from us because we are the house that the Holy Spirit lives in. “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” – 1 Corinthians 6:19

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Peter 1:15-19
i. Holy living is a command from God to all of His children.
ii. Therefore, we must as a matter of necessity live Holy.
iii. With all awareness that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

LESSON OUTLINE:

ATTRIBUTES OF THE HOLY SPIRIT’S HOUSE:

1. God does not tolerate sin. – Habakkuk 1:13
2. Such a person must live by the word of God. – Joshua 1:8
   3.The person must live a consecrated life. – Exodus 32:29
3. Such a fellow must live a sacrificial life for God. Romans 12:1-2
4. Be perfect as your heavenly father is perfect. – Matthew 5:48, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Kings 8:61

BENEFITS OF HOUSING THE HOLY SPIRIT:

1. You will live in divine health. – Exodus 15:26
2. You will be a carrier and channel of God’s power and blessings. – Psalm 1:1-3
3. The Trinity will dwell in you and love you. – John 14:23
4. You will become a carrier of spiritual gifts. – 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

ACTIVITY: State at least five attributes of the Holy Spirit.

SUMMARY: The Holy Spirit dwells in holy vessels. Are you one of them?

CONCLUSION: Anyone who still commits sin cannot be a dwelling place or a house of the Holy Spirit, because as His name implies ‘Holy’, He cannot live in a filthy house or place.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Thank God for your salvation which is a pre-requisite for housing the Holy Spirit.
2. Father, please help me to become the residence of the Trinity. – John 14:23
3. Father, help Your church to be pure without blemish.
4. Father, help Daddy G.O. and Mummy G.O. to finish strong.
5. Your personal prayer requests.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY:
Please study carefully – 2 Timothy 3:1-17

TUESDAY:
Prayerfully meditate on this scripture – 2 Timothy 2:15-26

WEDNESDAY:
Please consciously read this – Matthew 24:1-51

THURSDAY:
Pray against forces of darkness or unholy living.

FRIDAY:
Pray against conspiracy for the enthronement of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

SATURDAY:
Personal evangelism.

SUNDAY:
Appreciate God.

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.