RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 9 February 2025, Lesson 23 – Topic: Christian Virtues
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RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 9 February 2025, Lesson 23 – Topic: Christian Virtues
TOPIC: Christian Virtues (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 9 February 2025 Anthem)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, let there be release of every virtue required by me to be valued.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leaders should remind the members on salvation experience, ways of salvation and what to do after salvation.
MEMORY VERSE: “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” – Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
BIBLE TEXT: Ephesians 1:11-23 (KJV)
11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.
13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,
14 Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.
15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
16 Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers;
17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:
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18 The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,
19 And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,
21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:
22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,
23 Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: The life of a Christian is the mirror of godliness and the full attributes of God’s act in this contemporary world. 2 Corinthians 2:14-17. Though people might not have seen God but the life a Christian lives, supposed to be the reflection of God’s character known as virtues in a Christian. 2 Peter 1:3.
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LESSON AIM: To make members understand godly characters, Christians should have.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to;
- Understand what Christian virtues are.
- Know why Christian virtues are important.
TEXT REVIEW: Ephesians 1:11-23
- All believers have inheritance in Christ Jesus. – When our eyes of understanding are opened, we will know the hope of His calling.
- God has put everything under the feet of His children.
- Jesus is the Head over all things.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE: WHAT ARE THE CHRISTIAN VIRTUES?
Virtue is a proof of godliness in a man which brings glory to God in the life of a man. 1 Peter 1:3, 5-7. Virtue manifests in various ways or dimensions in the life of a Christian, such as growing in knowledge and being diligent in spiritual and physical daily living. Exodus 31:2-3,2 Chronicles 1:11-12, Proverbs 3:4-6
(1) Endurance, not giving up easily no matter the challenges. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2, 2 Timothy 2:3&10.
(2) Patience: This helps believers in Christ to be free from errors and mistakes in handling life matters. Luke 21:19
(3) Loving your neighbour. Matthew 5:44-46
(4) Heart of sharing with others.
(5) Life of hospitality. Romans 12:13, 1 Timothy 3:2
LESSON OUTLINE TWO: WHY IS VIRTUES IMPORTANT IN CHRISTIAN LIFE?
(1) Through virtue of love, many will be won to Christ. Proverbs 11:30
(2) Through virtue of care, those planning suicide or evil can be converted.
(3) Through virtue of giving, the needy can experience the love of Christ.
(4) Through virtue of intercession, many can be delivered from the yokes of the devil.
(5) Through virtue of patience, your miracles can be received. Hebrews 6:12
SUMMARY: Believers are to exhibit Christ-like virtues.
CONCLUSION: Since Christians are the true image of God and the demonstration of His existence in heaven and on earth, we are to show to the world how real God is by living a true identity of God’s image through the manifestation of God-given virtues.
PRAYER POINTS
(1) Father, please have mercy on me in any way have presented you wrongly.
(2) Father, inspire all believers to manifest perfectly godly virtues.
(3) Father, make the whole to come to your knowledge this season.
(4) Father, let my life be a worthy model to follow.
(5) Father, from now I receive grace to demonstrate godly character.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Give to the needy around you.
TUESDAY: Send words of encouragement to believers facing serious trials.
WEDNESDAY: Don’t despise the fellowship of other believers.
THURSDAY: Learn to be humble no matter the height you have reach in life.
FRIDAY: Lord, make me a solution to the challenging situation of the world
SATURDAY: Be ready to be corrected and resist any provision to fall into errors.
SUNDAY: Never indulge in making excuses for your failure in life.
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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