Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion: Open Heavens 8 January 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 8 January 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I enjoy joy unspeakable henceforth. I am confident in God’s plan and purpose for my life so I give no room to anxiety, fear, and depression. Joy unspeakable fills my life. Unexplainable and unquenchable joy in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that the knowledge of God’s love and favor upon me births in me joy unspeakable that can not be communicated with words in Jesus name.

I decree and declare, tapping into today’s devotional that I experience Joy unspeakable in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I experience a kind of joy that overwhelms me so much that I cannot find the right words to describe the experience in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that for everywhere I have been termed barren, I become exceedingly fruitful and joy unspeakable becomes by experience in Jesus mighty name!

I decree and declare that for everywhere I have been termed forsaken, I am now called Hephzibah and I experience joy unspeakable in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I will stand still and watch the Lord rescue me. The Lord himself will fight for me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the favor of the Lord will rest upon me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my going out and coming in preserved by God in the name of Jesus.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him world wide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant Him and His family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip Him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in Him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that his ministry will be well received; that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform  forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus name. Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JANUARY 2023 MEMORIZE: And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. Acts 4:31

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING JOHN 7:37-39

[37]In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.

[38]He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.

[39](But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JANUARY 2023 MESSAGE

The Holy Spirit is the third Person in the Trinity. After the death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus into Heaven, the Holy Spirit was sent to comfort us and bring to our remembrance all the things Jesus taught while on earth. He is the still voice who corrects and guides everyone who has accepted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.

He also helps us to overcome temptations.
Therefore, a Spirit-filled Christian is one who submits himself/herself to the leading of the Holy Spirit. He/she does nothing without first asking the Holy Spirit: this makes him/her spiritually mature and live above sin.

Every Christian is filled with a measure of the
Holy Spirit, but it takes growth in the Lord to have more of Him. One beautiful thing about the Holy Spirit’s in-filling is that it is continuous. You cannot be too filled with the Holy Spirit, but you can have less of Him. For the Holy Spirit to fill you continuously, you need to spend more time in fellowship with Him and obey Him when He gives you an instruction.

BIBLE QUIZ:
How many times did God call young Samuel in the night?
a)Once
b) 4 times
c) 20 times
d)3 times

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JANUARY 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, fill me with more of your Spirit in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JANUARY 2023 HYMN

BREATHE ON ME

1. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love the way you love,
And do what you would do.

2. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until my will is one with yours,
To do and to endure.

3. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with you the perfect life
For all eternity.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 26-28

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 JANUARY 2023 MEMORIZE: But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself. Daniel 1:8

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING GENESIS 13:8-12

[8]And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

[9]Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

[10] And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

[11]Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

[12]Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.

Adults devotional: Open Heaven 7 January 2023

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 7 January 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 7 January 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 JANUARY 2023 MESSAGE

People make different choices that can affect their lives both positively and negatively every day. You can either choose to be like Daniel, who chose correctly, or Lot, who chose wrongly.

However, making the right decision is a function of how in tune you are with the Holy Spirit, who will guide you into all truth (John 16:13). It is my prayer that you will choose rightly and according to the leading of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name.

It is the choices we make that determine who we are and who we will become. Believe me, a fellow can choose to be successful or not, but I implore you to choose success.

However, if your choice is success, you must have the right attitude and be confident in yourself, read the Bible daily for more wisdom, be prayerful, be a blessing to people around you, surround yourself with good people and great minds, have the right mindset towards things, and be hardworking, committed, and open to corrections.

Also, always ask the Holy Spirit for guidance before making any decision. I am convinced that with God on your side, you will be greatly successful.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 JANUARY 2023 ACTION POINT

The choices you make will determine the results you get.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 JANUARY 2023 HYMN

FORTH IN YOUR NAME

1. Forth in your name, O Lord, I go,
My daily labor to pursue,
You only, Lord, resolved to know
In all I think or speak or do.

2. The task your wisdom has assigned
Here let me cheerfully fulfill;
In all my work your presence find,
And prove your good and perfect will.

3. You may I set at my right hand,
Whose eyes my inmost secrets view,
And labor on at your command
And offer all my work to you.

4. Help me to bear your easy yoke
In ev’ry moment watch and pray,
And still to things eternal look
And hasten to that glorious day.

5. Then with delight may I employ
All that your bounteous grace has given,
And run my earthly course with joy,
And closely walk with you in heaven.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 7 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: GENESIS 24-25

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 7 January 2023

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 7 January 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I do not have the spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind. I have the perfect love of God and it casts out all fear. I am safe and secure in God’s love in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Thank You Lord for Your Love that is perfect and unconditional. You loved us even while we were yet sinners. You sacrificed Your only begotten son so we can be saved. You alone are worthy of all our praise in Jesus name.

I will give thanks to the Lord for He is good an His mercies are forever. Thank You Lord for a new month.

Thank You father for Your everlasting love with which You love me. I am so grateful father. I glorify You forever in Jesus Name.

Father, please forgive me shortcomings and wash me clean from sin. Help me not to return to the gutters in Jesus name.

Father, help me to come into the full understanding of Your love for me. Let this understanding open my eyes and help me to naturally respond to You and begin to love You in return and then become free from all the shackles of this sinful world in Jesus name.

Father, help me to genuinely love people from my heart. Grant me a heart like Yours in Jesus name.

Father, help me to love like You and let my love for people be rooted in You in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, please surround me with people who love like You. Bless me with godly and kind friends who will love me truly and genuinely in the name of Jesus.

Father, I bring to captivity every spirit of fear in my life right now. I say that I am free from the bondage of fear because I know that You, oh Lord, are my shield.

Lord Jesus, just Your Word says, I have come before Your throne of grace to obtain mercy and find grace in the time of need. Have mercy upon me in the name of Jesus.

Father, I come before You today asking for mercy. Please Lord, forgive me for every time I have judged You and spoken against You in Jesus name.

Thank You for the benefactors and beneficiaries of Your great work on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Father I ask that fresh fire fall upon them, that they will be set ablaze for You.

Oh Lord, bless your soan Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, Lord of peace, may You grant Him and His family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip Him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in Him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that his ministry will be well received; that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform  forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus name. Jesus name.

Lord all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion: Open Heavens 7 January 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 7 January 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I do not have the spirit of fear but of power, of love and of a sound mind. I have the perfect love of God and it casts out all fear. I am safe and secure in God’s love in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I choose the perfect love of God today by surrendering my life to Jesus. I affirm that it is only in Him that I have an assurance of boldness on the day of judgement and eternal life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that since God is love and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him, I choose to dwell in love daily in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I have boldness in the day of judgment and as God is, so am I on earth in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am sensitive and discerning to the move of the Holy Spirit. I do not miss any Kairos moments in Jesus name.

I decree and declare according to God’s word that I am established and experience all-round success in life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that fear does not reside close to me for God has not given me the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that from the beginning to the end of this month and even in the years to come, my eyes shall see no evil, my ears shall hear no evil, my hands shall touch no evil. Even if I see and hear, I shall not experience it in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my daily bread is provided for. The air I breathe is purified and the water I drink is sanctified in Jesus name.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him world wide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant Him and His family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip Him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in Him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that his ministry will be well received; that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform  forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus name. Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

*LESSON: NINETEEN (19)*
*DATE: SUNDAY *
*TOPIC: HONOUR GOD*

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

*3.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

*4.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

*5.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

*6.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?”. – Malachi 1:6

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 2:29-30

29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

INTRODUCTION
Honour (from the Hebrew word ‘tiph’arah’) means esteem,’ ‘value,’ or ‘great respect.’ To honour someone is to bestow value upon him or to highly esteem another. It is very important to note that all authority and honour belong to God alone (1Tim. 1:17; Rev. 5:13). This lesson points us to why and how we should honour God.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. WHY SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?
2. HOW SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?

WHY SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?

God deserves all honour (Rev. 4:11). There has never been, nor will there ever be, anyone in any position of power or of influence who can claim such an honour (1Tim. 6:16). God alone is the creator and the one that sustains the heavens and the earth (Rev. 14:7).

Therefore, as believers, we honour God for who he is (Isa. 45:5-6); because he is our father (Matt. 6:9b); in our recognition that the gift of eternal life and the salvation of our souls come through Jesus Christ and him alone (Jh. 11:25; Acts 4:12; 1Tim. 2:5); for his goodness and wonderful works (Ps. 107:15); for all his benefits we enjoy (Ps. 63:19).

All true believers are to honour God (Ps. 134:1), through our acknowledgement and confession that he is the one and only God (Exodus 20:3).

HOW SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?
There are several ways to honour God. For instance:
1. We give honour and obeisance to him through our adoration and obedience to his will (1Sam 2:29-30).

2. To esteem God, as first in our lives, is to totally commit our lives to him and devote our possession to his service and glory (Matt. 22:37-38; Colossians 3:17).

3. Believers are to honour God with their substances (firstfruits, tithes, offerings, etc.) wholeheartedly (Proverbs 3:9-10).

4. We must honour God by living holy because he is holy and we are created in his image (1Pet. 1:15-16).

5. Honouring God has great rewards: God will honour those who honour him (1Sam. 2:30) and give them overflowing blessings (Proverbs 3:9-10).

CONCLUSION: God deserves all honour and it must be given to him.

QUESTION
1. Why should we honour God?
2. How should we honour God?

*LESSON: NINETEEN (19)*
*DATE: SUNDAY *
*TOPIC: HONOUR GOD*

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

*3.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

*4.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

*5.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

*6.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER
Father, teach me to love and honour You more.

MEMORY VERSE: “A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the LORD of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?” Malachi 1:6

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 2:29-30

29 Wherefore kick ye at my sacrifice and at mine offering, which I have commanded in my habitation; and honourest thy sons above me, to make yourselves fat with the chiefest of all the offerings of Israel my people?

30 Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

INTRODUCTION
Honour (from the Hebrew word ‘tiph’arah’) means esteem,’ ‘value,’ or ‘great respect.’ To honour someone is to bestow value upon him or to highly esteem another. It is very important to note that all authority and honour belong to God alone (1Tim. 1:17; Rev. 5:13). This lesson points us to why and how we should honour God.

TEXT REVIEW: 1Samuel 2:29-30
i. ……………v29a.
ii. ……………v29b.
iii. ……………v29c.

B. Because of the offences listed above, the Lord God said:
i. Though I said………….v30a.
ii. But now…………..v30b.
iii. For…………….v30c.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. WHY SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?
2. HOW SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?

WHY SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?
Answer 1: God deserves all honour (Rev. 4:11).
a. There has never been, nor will there ever be, anyone in any position of power or of influence who can claim such an honour (1Tim. 6:16).
b. God alone is the creator and the one that sustains the heavens and the earth (Rev. 14:7).

2. As believers, we honour God ……….
a. For who he is (Isa. 45:5-6);
b. Because he is our father (Matt. 6:9b)
c. In our recognition that the gift of eternal life and the salvation of our souls come through Jesus Christ and him alone (John 11:25; Acts 4:12; 1Tim. 2:5)
d. For his goodness and wonderful works (Ps. 107:15)
e. For all his benefits we enjoy (Ps. 63:19).
All true believers are to honour God (Ps. 134:1), through our acknowledgement and confession that he is the one and only God (Exodus 20:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention other reasons why they must honour God apart from the ones already stated.

HOW SHOULD WE HONOUR GOD?
Question 1: What are the ways of honouring God?
Answer: There are several ways to honour God. Some of them are stated below:

i. We give honour and obeisance to him through our adoration and obedience to his will (1Sam 2:29-30).

ii. To esteem God, as first in our lives, is to totally commit our lives to him and devote our possession to his service and glory (Matt. 22:37-38; Colossians 3:17).

iii. Believers are to honour God with their substances (firstfruits, tithes, offerings, etc.) wholeheartedly (Proverbs 3:9-10).

iv.. We must honour God by living holy because he is holy and we are created in his image (1Pet. 1:15-16).

Question 2: Are there rewards for honouring God?
Answer: Yes, there are great rewards for honouring God.
God will:

i. Honour those who honour him (1Sam. 2:30)
ii. Give them overflowing blessings (Proverbs 3:9-10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should discuss how they can honour God without dishonoring men.

SUMMARY: We must learn to honour God always so that we can enjoy his overflowing blessings.

CONCLUSION: God deserves all honour and it must be given to him.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let my entire being honour you always.

ASSIGNMENT
Mention five (5) specific things you will do to honour God this year (2×5=10 Marks).

*LESSON NINETEEN (19)
*DATE: SUNDAY *
*TOPIC: LIFE SKILLS: CAREER BUILDING*

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

*3.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

*4.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

*5.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

*6.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER
Father, help me to know what career path to follow in life.

MEMORY VERSE: “The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour; and Solomon, seeing that the young man was industrious, made him officer over all the labour force of the house of Joseph”. 1Kings 11:28(NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: EXODUS 31:1-11

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judeh:

3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

6 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

7 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

8 And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense

9 And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot,

10 And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office,

11 And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

INTRODUCTION
Building your career to an enviable height is what you should set your mind to. Having a successful career will bring honour to your maker who deposited treasures in you (2Corinthians 4:7) and a lot of benefits and profitable opportunities would accrue to you and others. As a believer, you are expected to take the lead and stand out in endeavor (Deuteronomy 28:13; Matthew 5:14). You must influence your world positively; one of such ways is by showing forth the talents embedded in you as you stand out in your chosen career. In this lesson, we shall examine career paths and career building.

TEACHING REVIEW: EXODUS 31:1-11
A. God spoke to Moses. He told Moses that He had appointed Bezaled the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. V1&2

Complete these lines:
B. God filled Bezaled with ……. Vs 3

C. Such that Bezaled was able to:
i. …………. V4
ii. V5

D. God also gave wisdom to Aholiab the son of Ahisamach of the tribe of Dan and other ‘wise-hearted’ men. This is for them to carry out the designs that God gave Moses. V6
i. …… V7
ii. …… V8
iii. …… V9
iv. ……… V10
v. ………… V11

LESSON OUTLINE
1. CAREER PATH
2. HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CAREER

1. CAREER PATH
QUESTION 1:
What is a career path?
ANSWER:
A career paths is a series of jobs that uses similar skills either in one or more professions, especially in a planned way, going from one job to a more important one which leads to your short- and long-term career goals.

QUESTION 2:
How can I have a successful career paths?
ANSWER:
To have a successful career paths;
i. It is expedient that you know yourself well: recognise your strengths (1Samuel 17:32) and weaknesses, area of interest, passion, etc. (Genesis 46:33-34).

ii. You must acknowledge the talents (Matthew 25:15) divinely endowed to you by God and ask Him for guidance in your career route.

iii. Information is power as a result; you need to be adequately informed on what your carrier track entails and the future it holds. It is advisable to meet people in that field of study (Daniel 2:17-18) and know what it is like to be in that profession (Acts 22:3).

iv. You should also open yourself up to the prospects of your career track to know if is viable (Acts 16:14a) or not

v. Sustainable interest in relation to your goals matter before you choose their career

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Students should share how they arrived at their career paths.

2. HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CAREER
QUESTION:
How can I build a good career?

ANSWER:
Having wisely chosen a career route, you need to know how to build your career and be comfortable in it.
1. To be successful, you must figure out strategies that successful professional believers use and follow in their steps (2Thessalonians 3:7a).

2. A quality resume showcases what you are good at; create a professional and neat resume to meet opportunities (1Samuel 17:34-36).

3. You also need to assume responsibility for your actions and not blame anyone for your predicaments (Galatians 6:5).

4. You need to brand your names and services (Galatians 1:1)

5. Constantly to establish yourselves in the marketplace and improve on what you do in order to stand out of the crowd (Ezra 7:6) this can be done by starting a blog, creating a professional social media profile, or simply by providing excellent services.

6. Successful people network and build profitable life-lasting relationships (Romans 16:3-16).

7. Always ask God for help (John 15:5).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Students should discuss what they are presently doing to build their career.

CONCLUSION: Career building is not a day’s job rather it is a process that requires working hard and smart coupled with a lot of determination, with God as your ally.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, lead me on the career paths you have chosen for me to get to the top in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five things you will do to excel exceedingly in your chosen career paths. (2×5=10 Marks).

*LESSON NINETEEN (19)*
*DATE: SUNDAY *
*TOPIC: LIFE SKILLS: CAREER BUILDING*

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

*3.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

*4.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

*5.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

*6.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “The man Jeroboam was a mighty man of valour; and Solomon, seeing that the young man was industrious, made him officer over all the labour force of the house of Joseph”. 1 Kings 11:28(NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: EXODUS 31:1-11

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

2 See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judeh:

3 And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

4 To devise cunning works, to work in gold, and in silver, and in brass,

5 And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.

6 And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;

7 The tabernacle of the congregation, and the ark of the testimony, and the mercy seat that is thereupon, and all the furniture of the tabernacle,

8 And the table and his furniture, and the pure candlestick with all his furniture, and the altar of incense

9 And the altar of burnt offering with all his furniture, and the laver and his foot,

10 And the cloths of service, and the holy garments for Aaron the priest, and the garments of his sons, to minister in the priest’s office,

11 And the anointing oil, and sweet incense for the holy place: according to all that I have commanded thee shall they do.

INTRODUCTION
Building your career to an enviable height is what you should set your mind to. Having a successful career will bring honour to your maker who deposited treasures in you (2Corinthians 4:7) and a lot of benefits and profitable opportunities would accrue to you and others. As a believer, you are expected to take the lead and stand out in endeavor (Deuteronomy 28:13; Matthew 5:14). You must influence your world positively; one of such ways is by showing forth the talents embedded in you as you stand out in your chosen career. In this lesson, we shall examine career paths and career building.

LESSON OUTLINE
1. CAREER PATH
2. HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CAREER

CAREER PATH
A career paths is a series of jobs that uses similar skills either in one or more professions, especially in a planned way, going from one job to a more important one which leads to your short- and long-term career goals. To have a successful career paths, it is expedient that you know yourself well: recognise your strengths (1Samuel 17:32) and weaknesses, area of interest, passion, etc. (Genesis 46:33-34). You must acknowledge the talents (Matthew 25:15) divinely endowed to you by God and ask Him for guidance in your career route.

Information is power as a result; you need to be adequately informed on what your carrier track entails and the future it holds. It is advisable to meet people in that field of study (Daniel 2:17-18) and know what it is like to be in that profession (Acts 22:3). You should also open yourself up to the prospects of your career track to know if is viable (Acts 16:14a) or not sustainable interest in relation to your goals matter before you choose their career

HOW TO BUILD A GOOD CAREER
Having wisely chosen a career route, you need to know how to build your career and be comfortable in it. To be successful, you must figure out strategies that successful professional believers use and follow in their steps (2Thessalonians 3:7a). A quality resume showcases what you are good at; create a professional and neat resume to meet opportunities (1Samuel 17:34-36).

You also need to assume responsibility for your actions and not blame anyone for your predicaments (Galatians 6:5). You need to brand your names and services (Galatians 1:1) constantly to establish yourselves in the marketplace and improve on what you do in order to stand out of the crowd (Ezra 7:6) this can be done by starting a blog, creating a professional social media profile, or simply by providing excellent services. Successful people network and build profitable life-lasting relationships (Romans 16:3-16). Always ask God for help (John 15:5).

CONCLUSION: Career building is not a day’s job rather it is a process that requires working hard and smart coupled with a lot of determination, with God as your ally.

QUESTIONS
1. What are the factors to consider in achieving success in a career path?

2. Mention five things to do to build a good career.

LESSON: 19

TOPIC: KNOW YOUR ENEMY

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, 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.

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please give all believers victory over the devil.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members what they gained from the last lesson.

TODAY’S LESSON

A. MEMORY VERSE: “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light”. 2 Corinthians 11:14

B. BIBLE TEXT: REVELATION 12:10
And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.

C. LESSON INTRODUCTION: We are living in a world where there is so much pretence, where people pretend to be what they are not. You will be amazed to discover that the person you call a friend in every sense of it is actually not. Nevertheless, our number one enemy is Satan the devil and the flesh. If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

LEADER’S DIARY

A. LESSON AIM: To have understanding that the arch enemy of believers is flesh.

B. TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. know that God has guaranteed us victory over flesh.
ii. know that believers should not be ignorant of devil’s wiles.

C. TEXT REVIEW: REVELATION 12:10
i. There is establishment of salvation, power, dominion from Almighty God.
ii. Believers should be watchful, the accusal of brethren is prowling.

D. TEACHING METHOD: The leader should use more of interactive method.

E. TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time, use suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE:

YOUR ENEMY SATAN – JAMES 4:7
We should not be ignorant of the devil’s schemes nor should we be surprised when we see the destruction he leaves in his work. We do not have to give him much rope to hang us with. His nature is to steal, kill and destroy.

Five things to know about Satan:
1. He is evil, wicked, calculating and void of any good, John 10:10

2. He hates God and God’s image in this world and works tirelessly to destroy all that God created as good.

3. He hates you and me and all humanity because we are crowning creatures in God’s world and we are His image bearers, Genesis 1:26

4. He is not equal with God but is created by God and under ultimate authority of our sovereign Lord.

5. His destiny is eternal destruction in hell.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO

YOUR ENEMY (FLESH)
Flesh is not the body, but the sinful nature that dwells in our body. One form of the flesh is SELF, Romans 8:5-8

Three things to know about the flesh:
1. Flesh will never obey God. Flesh hates God and hates his son, Romans 8:7

2. Flesh is a sin. It houses stealing, telling lies, disobedience, fighting, hatred, pride etc, Mark 7:21-23

3. Flesh is controlled by Satan inside of us.

Here are some ways flesh expresses itself:
a. Self-Pride – Flesh says “I am number one people should look up to me and honour me”.

b. Self-Love – The person I love more than anyone is myself.

c. Self- Pity – Self is always grumbling and complaining, never satisfied.

d. Self – Righteousness – Self is quite satisfied with it’s own goodness and morality.

e. Self-Will – Self always wants to have its own way. It is not subject to the law of God, So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God, Romans 8:1.

ACTIVITY: Carefully work on your weak areas with the help of the Holy Spirit.

SUMMARY: Be sober, vigilant, your adversary is on the mission of destruction.

CONCLUSION: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit”. Romans 8:1

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, in Your mercy please, help me to constantly resist the devil that he may flee from me.

2. Father, please help me to overcome the wiles and schemes of Satan the devil that I may not fall into temptation.

3. Father, please help the body of Christ worldwide to run away from sin and evil acts so that we may be able retain Your presence in our lives.

4. Father, help all RCCG members to die to flesh on a daily basis.

5. Father, please increase the oil and anointing upon Your servant Daddy G.O to finish well and finish strong.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: The enemy you do not know cannot overcome

TUESDAY: John 10:10, resist him

WEDNESDAY: 2 Corinthians 2:11

THURSDAY: Galatians 2:20, if this is your confession then you will dominate your flesh.

FRIDAY: John 6:63

SATURDAY: Romans 8:5-9

SUNDAY: Thank God for the grace to mortify your flesh daily.