RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 3 August 2025, Lesson 48: Tested Faith
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TOPIC: Tested Faith (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 3 August 2025 Anthem)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please, whenever my faith is tempted, grant me grace to bear it.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leaders should ask members what is spiritual birthright is and how to regain the lost birthright.
MEMORY VERSE: “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.” – 1 Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
BIBLE TEXT: Hebrews 6:12 (KJV)
12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: As believers, we need to know that we cannot escape being tempted by Satan especially in the area of our faith. Unlike unbelievers, Satan will fight to ensure that he causes believers to derail, hence the trial of believers’ faith, but in all these believers are more than conqueror.
LESSON AIM: To study about the tested faith.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to;
- Know that tested faith is faith that works.
- Know the reason for the believer’s faith to be tested.
TEST REVIEW: Hebrew 6:12
- Believers are not called to slothfulness. Spiritually dull and indifferent
- They are to follow example of those who are going to inherit God’s promises
- Faith is operational force that command into being God’s supernatural acts.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE: TESTED FAITH DOES WORK
a) He that left his comfort zone to unknown destination later became the father of nations. Genesis 12:1,21:1-7
b) He was tested to sacrifice his only child, but won the battle. Genesis 22:1-2, 16-18.
c) Other bowed to Haman but Mordecai, he later took the position of an enemy.
d) Three Hebrew boys refused to bow to the god of Babylon, they got divine approval to be celebrated. Daniel 3:14-30.
e) Daniel refused to destroy his destiny with the pleasure of Babylon, and he got promoted. Daniel 1:8, 6:3.
f) Joseph refused to fall into the adulterous act of Potiphar’s wife; he was later divinely repositioned for supernatural miracles. Genesis 39:7-14,41:39-43.
LESSON OUTLINE TWO: WHY SHOULD BELIEVER’S FAITH BE TESTED?
1) To create a platform to perform. Genesis 41:39-43.
2) To make room for promotion and divine empowerment. Daniel 6:3
3) To make proof of divine virtues. Genesis 41:12-13
4) To destroy demonic impositions and the devil’s work. Acts 12
5) To show a new dimension of God’s power. Daniel 3:23-24
6) To present platform to fulfil His promises. Hebrews 6:12-15
7) To proof to Satan believers’ trust in God. Job 13:15
SUMMARY: Believer’s faith will be tested, so we must be guided always.
CONCLUSION: For believers to end this journey at Jesus’ feet, faith in God is very important; without pain, that is the trial of faith, there is no gain. Everyone desiring His appearing should be prepared to be tested at any time by the accuser of brethren but at the point of tempting, God always make a way of escape. 1 Corinthians 10:13
PRAYER POINTS
1) Father, give all believers an uncompromising heart in the face of trials.
2) Father, let Your supply enough strength to bear the tribulations of Your children.
3) Father, create in all believers’ hearts of fellowship with You.
4) Let every distraction to divine assignment perish.
5) Father, fill me with potential to do Your will
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Your gift is what the world requires in this end time. Genesis 41:39-43.
TUESDAY: Make room for your own promotion through your life of dedication. Daniel 6:3
WEDNESDAY: Arise and fight all demonic impositions and devil’s work. Acts 12
THURSDAY: Show a new dimension of God’s power in your domain. Daniel 3:23-24
FRIDAY: God is presenting you a platform to fulfil His promises. Hebrews 6:12-15
SATURDAY: Proof to Satan that you will always trust in God. Job 13:15
SUNDAY: God can set you over His house if you refuse to allow sin in your life. Genesis 41:40
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.
