Be Earthly Relevant And Heavenly Focused

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please make me relevant on earth and at the same time Heavenly focused.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask members what they understood from the last topic.

MEMORY VERSE: “And every man that striveth for mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.” – 1 Corinthians 9:25

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (KJV)

24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

25 And every man that striveth for mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown, but we an incorruptible.

26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

LESSON INTRODUCTION:

Heaven is in dire need of a generation that is balanced. God is in search of people; He will not be ashamed to be called His own Hebrew 11:6. Now, is the time for a mind shift to identify God’s plan and purpose and God’s expectation from those He calls His own 3 John 1:2, Matthew 6:33.

In today’s Bible text, God we can see wants us to know and live His plan, purpose and Will to the extent of being intentional about it. As we continue in today’s study, we will see why we need to run with a vision and never lose focus. God wants to be proud of you, don’t just exist without relevance, you are the salt of the Earth, ye are gods.

LEADER’S DIARY.

A. LESSON AIM: Teach members to have an earthly mandate and as well to be Heavenly focused.

B. TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. Understand that they have an earthly mandate.
ii. Understand that no matter the earthly distraction, they must be Heavenly focused.

C. TEXT REVIEW: 1CORINTHIANS 9:24-27.
i. Run to obtain a price in the Kingdom of God.
ii. Be careful that after every good work you be not a castaway.

D. TEACHING METHOD: Use interactive/ discussion method.

E. TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. YOU HAVE AN EARTHLY MANDATE
2. GOD HAS A CLEAR AND SPECIFIC THOUGHT OF HOW YOU SHOULD LIVE ON EARTH. GENESIS 1:28.

BE FRUITFUL: You are a seed that should fall to the ground, find his root, germinate, with a broad leave enough to receive light to produce its fruit. Your fruit should be pleasant to the eye and to taste. Your fruit should not be hidden. Deuteronomy 28:4.
MULTIPLY: Your fruit should abide and yield increase. Hebrews 6:14.
REPLENISH: You are a Co-Creator with God on earth. Psalms 82:6
SUBDUE: You are more than a conqueror. The earth is subjected to you. Psalms 91:13, Isaiah 14:16.
FILL THE EARTH: As far as your eye can see. You are without limit. Genesis 13:14-15.
HAVE DOMINION: You are in charge of everything that Earth holds. Psalms 155:16
Keep your eye single, the earth is not your home. Jesus has gone to prepare a better place for you. John 17:12-16.
NOT OF THIS WORLD: You were never created for the earth, but rather the earth for you. So don’t lose control, keep your eye on the ball. FOCUS.
NOT A HOME: You deserve a place better, Jesus has gone ahead for you. John 14:1-4.

ACTIVITY: Class should mention things that they can do to be earthly relevant and not losing the focus of Heaven?

SUMMARY: Our stay on earth must be full of relevance even as eternity in view.

CONCLUSION: Never lose touch of your home at the expense of this world.

PRAYER POINTS:

Father, help me to keep my eyes single.
Father, please make RCCG members and their leaders relevant, influential and focused.
Father, help all RCCG members to make Heaven.
Father, increase your auction upon Daddy G.O and use him more for your glory.
Individual prayers.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden diet below.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY: 1 Samuel 15:22, Psalms 51:15-17. Father, please give me the spirit of obedience.

TUESDAY: Proverbs 22:14, 2:16.

WEDNESDAY: Nehemiah 13:26-28, 1 Kings 11:1. Father, please do not let me be the subject of mockery.

THURSDAY: Ezra 10:2-17. Father, please forgive us over every act of obeying the strange woman and grant us the grace to restitute.

FRIDAY: 2 Chronicles 30:8. Father, please give me the grace to please you always.

SATURDAY: 1 Kings 3:12-14. Father, please give me the grace to manage your resources perfectly.

SUNDAY: Proverbs 7:5. Father, please keep me away from the strange woman.

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.

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