RCCG House Fellowship Leader Manual 8 February 2026, Lesson 23: Brokenness
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TOPIC: Brokenness (Scroll down for RCCG House Fellowship 8 February 2026 Anthem)
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give a broken and contrite heart to do your will at all times.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leaders should remind the members of last week’s lesson on an arise, shine
MEMORY VERSE: The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. – Psalm 34:18 (KJV)
BIBLE TEXT: Psalms 51:17 (KJV)
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: God placed a high value on a broken heart. He is not like men that placed no value on broken things, treating them as trash or things meant for the dunghill. Some things in life of the broken appeal to God, and He gives them honour and grants their request. So God’s purpose for all believers is that we should be broken in heart, spirit and body.
LESSON AIM: To help members understand the characteristics of a broken Christian
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to: Know what it takes to be broken as Christians. Know the benefits of brokenness.
TEXT REVIEW: Psalm 51:17
- The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit.
- A broken and repentant heart God will not despise
LESSON OUTLINE ONE: QUALITIES OF A BROKEN CHRISTIAN
In this outline, we shall be looking at the qualities of a broken Christian.
a. GENUINE REPENTANCE: Proverbs 28:13. Genuine repentance says “I have done wrong and I’m here to say I’m sorry”, just like David did in Psalms 32 and 51.
b. RESTITUTION: If you have stolen, damaged or injured someone or something, or if someone has suffered loss because of your misbehaviour, an apology is not enough; justice demands that such a thing be repudiated. Whether it was done before or after conversion, just like Zacchaeus did in Luke 19:1-8.
c. FORGIVING HEART: Whenever we have been wronged, we should always forgive the person in our heart. Ephesians 4:32. In forgiveness, let us shun vindictiveness or desire to punish or suffer the offender; God hates an unforgiving heart. Matthew 18:23-35
d. ENDURING WRONG WITHOUT RETALIATION: This is a humble spirit that suffers for doing the right thing and does not retaliate. 1 Peter 2:23. All believers are called into this type of life. 1 Peter 2:19-20
e. PROMPT OBEDIENCE: God wants all believers to be broken in accepting and obeying His will completely, in full, not partially. Those who have an understanding of God and His ways will obey. Psa. 32:9
LESSON OUTLINE TWO: ADVANTAGES OF BROKEN HEART
i. A broken heart prefers others to himself or herself that is the reason God promotes them, they are motivated to serve others better than themselves.
ii. Broken people receive divine instruction, which enables them to be creative and productive. When Jacob became broken before Laban, he received information that delivered him from eternal servitude.
iii. They are eager for others to get the credit, and they rejoice when others are lifted. They know that the praise of others achievement belong to the Lord and that people’s criticism will help them grow into maturity.
iv. God is near to the broken people. Psalm 34:18
v. They are divinely preserved and secured.
SUMMARY: A broken and repentant heart God will not despise.
CONCLUSION: Brokenness produces true humility; until pride is broken, we will not humble ourselves before God and men.
WEEKLY ACTIVITY: Work on those vices that negate your fruitfulness as God’s vessel.
PRAYER POINTS
- Father, terminate evil records that kept me in bondage.
- Father, walk with me until I attain the goals you have for me.
- Father, break me down and remould me until I become your favourite.
- Father, disallow evil access to my family, church and our nation.
- Father, reposition Daddy and Mummy GO for greater works as they age in grace.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK.
MONDAY: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and rescues them from all evil. Psalm 34:18
TUESDAY: God takes good care of the godly who are of broke heart. Psalm 37:17
WEDNESDAY: God heals the brokenhearted, cures their pains and their sorrows. Psalm 147:3
THURSDAY: A person without self-control is as defenceless as a city with broken down walls. Proverbs 25:28
FRIDAY: There is divine provision to comfort the broken-hearted. Isaiah 61:1
SATURDAY: When you are broken, you will be opened to divine revelations.
SUNDAY: A broken-hearted person will always see God fighting his battles and gaining victories.
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.
