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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022

December 2, 2022 philip

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. Psalms 122:1

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING PSALMS 122:1-2

1. I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.

2. Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

There is no doubt that technology is good. I remember the year 2020 when there was a global pandemic lockdown – Church services were not held in physical venues; for several months, we held services in my home while it were recorded and aired, as physical gatherings were not allowed. Technology was instrumental to this.

However, I, as well as many others, heaved a sigh of relief when we could gather after the pandemic because the experience is not the same. There is this power in physically gathering, that watching or connecting to the service online cannot give you.

When you connect to the service from the comfort of your house, you are bound to be distracted – a call on your phone, a visit from a friend, you could even decide to do the dishes or laundry while the service is on et cetera. If you were at the venue however, there would be fewer distractions and you would not miss out on anything.

Also, the fire from the fellow worshipping or praying beside you could ignite yours and this makes the environment Spirit-filled. This feeling is something you may not experience if you are connecting to the service online. Therefore, unless it is unavoidable, ensure that you attend fellowships physically.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022 ACTION POINT

Your physical presence in fellowships should not be traded for anything else.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022 HYMN

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

1. I need Thee every hour,
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

CHORUS
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee;
Ev’ry hour I need Thee;
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh.

3. I need Thee every hour,
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide,
Or life is vain.

4. I need Thee every hour,
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfil.

5. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy one;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 JOHN 2:1-29 , DANIEL 1:1-21 , DANIEL 2:1-49

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RCCG 7 DAYS PRAYERS & FASTING GUIDE 2 DECEMBER 2022

December 2, 2022 philip

RCCG 7 DAYS PRAYERS & FASTING GUIDE 2 DECEMBER 2022

DAY 7: FRIDAY

PRAYERS TO BE HELD AT THE REDEMPTION CAMP

AS LED BY OUR FATHER IN THE LORD
PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
The General Overseer, RCCG

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PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 2 DECEMBER 2022

December 2, 2022 philip

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 2 December 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 2 December 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that In this new Month of December 2022, my household is hidden in the secret place of the Most High and we shall continue to abide under the shadow of the almighty. The light of the Jesus shines in My life and on my path. My life is enveloped in His unfailing power and love, my destiny is placed in the word of God. Therefore I am moving in the direction and plans of Messiah for me, greater things await my destiny in all areas. I will never be destroyed by known or unknown forces. Christ in me is the Hope of glory. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Almighty God of all blessings, source of all life, giver of all grace, I thank You for the gift of life: for the breath that sustains life, for the food of this earth that nurtures life, for the love of family and friends.

Thank You, Father, for Your promise to always answer prayers of agreement, for where two or three are gathered, Your presence is established.

Lord, I thank You for the mystery of creation: for the beauty that my eyes can see, for the joy that my ears hear, for the divine that I cannot see with natural eyes, filling the universe with wonder.

I thank You for this day: for life and another opportunity to love, for the opportunity and privilege to work for justice and peace, for neighbors.

Thank You, Father, for the weapons of our warfare that are not carnal but mighty through You to the pulling down of strongholds.

Father, in anyway I have fallen short of Your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every spirit of ingratitude and that has crept into my life and Your church, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me to remain thankful and grateful to You all the days of my life 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 son 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, 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.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, 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.

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POWERFUL DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 2 DECEMBER 2022

December 2, 2022 philip

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:

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 2 December 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 2 December 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that In this new Month of December 2022, my household is hidden in the secret place of the Most High and we shall continue to abide under the shadow of the almighty. The light of the Jesus shines in My life and on my path. My life is enveloped in His unfailing power and love, my destiny is placed in the word of God. Therefore I am moving in the direction and plans of Messiah for me, greater things await my destiny in all areas. I will never be destroyed by known or unknown forces. Christ in me is the Hope of glory. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I do not forget the benefits of the Most High God.

I decree and declare that I have the nature of Christ. I am a new man, no longer in tune with the nature of this world, therefore I am not quick to forget the benefits of God in my life. I always remember His benefits and show gratitude in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I shall forever give thanks to the Lord for His everlasting love over my life and family in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my default state is a state of gratitude and rejoicing before God in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I keep standing firm. I do not deny the faith even with so much decadence around me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my light will never turn to darkness in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I have nothing to do with workers of iniquity in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the grace of the Lord shall rest upon me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will experience the blessings and favors of God in a divine manner in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my level of relationship with God will increase and increase in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the Lord’s supernatural protection and covering will be upon me and my family in the name of Jesus.

Thank You, Lord, for as I have decreed this early morning, so shall it for myself and every member of my family today and forever 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 me multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. 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 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.

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022

December 1, 2022 philip

OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful: but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Romans 1:21

OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING NUMBERS 11:1-20

1. And when the people complained, it displeased the LORD: and the LORD heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the LORD burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp.

2. And the people cried unto Moses; and when Moses prayed unto the LORD, the fire was quenched.

3. And he called the name of the place Taberah: because the fire of the LORD burnt among them.

4. And the mixed multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?

5. We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlic:

6. But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.

7. And the manna was as coriander seed, and the color thereof as the color of bdellium.

8. And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.

9. And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.

10. Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.

11. And Moses said unto the LORD, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favor in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?

12. Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?

13. Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.

14. I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.

15. And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favor in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.

16. And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.

17. And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.

18. And say thou unto the people, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow, and ye shall eat flesh: for ye have wept in the ears of the LORD, saying, Who shall give us flesh to eat? for it was well with us in Egypt: therefore the LORD will give you flesh, and ye shall eat.

19. Ye shall not eat one day, nor two days, nor five days, neither ten days, nor twenty days;

20. But even a whole month, until it come out at your nostrils, and it be loathsome unto you: because that ye have despised the LORD which is among you, and have wept before him, saying, Why came we forth out of Egypt?

OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

Ingratitude is a sin, and many people, including children of God, are guilty of it. Ingratitude was the cause of the original sin in the garden of Eden. Before God created man, He planted a garden and put everything there. The man just woke up to find that there was abundance everywhere.

God said to Him, Everything you see here is yours; there is only one tree I don’t want you to touch, that is the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. The tempter then came and said, in essence, to the woman, Forget all the things that God has given you, just focus on that one thing that you can’t have.

Don’t be grateful for the rest. She obeyed him, ate the fruit and gave some to her husband who also ate it. This made God send them out of the garden and they had to start toiling to grow their food afterwards (Genesis 3:1-24).

Their ingratitude led to them losing everything God had provided for them in Eden! It is dangerous not to be grateful to God for all that He has done for you because more than anyone and anything else, He is really worthy to be praised. It is ingratitude to focus only on what we do not have yet and ignore all other benefits the Lord has blessed us with.

There was a very wealthy man who was also a great socialite. Unfortunately, he had a stroke the kind that can take away a mans voice. He was taken to the best hospital in London and it so happened that I was visiting the city around the same time.

We had a mutual friend who asked me to come pray for the man. When we arrived at the hospital, he was sitting up in bed with his wife by his side, but then she stepped out briefly. After I had prayed for him, he tried to pass across a message to us by gesticulating.

It took us about 30 minutes to understand that all he was trying to say to us was that his wife would soon be back. Now, look at yourself. You don’t need thirty minutes to make a simple statement. You can talk, you can shout, you can even sing.

Why then don’t you thank God for the gifts and benefits He has given you while you trust Him to provide those other things you are yet to receive? As we read in our Bible text for today, ingratitude can lead to destruction; it is a sin. Be grateful for what you have.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, I am sorry for being ungrateful all this while; please have mercy on me.

Now go ahead and thank Him for all He has given you.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022 HYMN

TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE

1 To God be the glory, great things He hath done;
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life gate that all may go in.

Refrain
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.

2 O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood,
To every believer the promise of God;
The vilest offender who truly believes,
That moment from Jesus a pardon receives.
(Refrain)

3 Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done,
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son;
But purer, and higher, and greater will be
Our wonder, our rapture, when Jesus we see.
(Refrain)

OPEN HEAVEN 2 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 16:1-27 , 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-23 , 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1-21 , 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 , 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 , 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-40 ,1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-13 , 1 CORINTHIANS 9:1-27 ,1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-33 , 1 CORINTHIANS 11:1-34 ,1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-31 , 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 , 1 CORINTHIANS 14:1-40 , 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-58 ,1 CORINTHIANS 16:1-24

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022

December 1, 2022 philip

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. Proverbs 28:13

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 19:1-10

1. And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho.

2. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.

3. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.

4. And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way.

5. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up, and saw him, and said unto him, Zacchaeus, make haste, and come down; for to day I must abide at thy house.

6. And he made haste, and came down, and received him joyfully.

7. And when they saw it, they all murmured, saying, That he was gone to be guest with a man that is a sinner.

8. And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord: Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; and if I have taken any thing from any man by false accusation, I restore him fourfold.

9. And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, forsomuch as he also is a son of Abraham.

10. For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

On the last day, a lot of persons will end up in hell, not because they never heard about Jesus, but because they never allowed Him to clean them up. Our Bible passage for today tells us how Zacchaeus, who had fraudulently enriched himself with other peoples money, met Jesus and got cleaned up. His lifestyle as a tax collector became his past. He started on a fresh note.

Another example of a man in the Bible who allowed God to clean him up is Paul who was formally Saul. He was a chief persecutor and prosecutor. His knowledge of law helped in his fight against the disciples of Christ. When he finally met Jesus on the way to Damascus, his life changed and he started afresh, to the extent that he became a vessel in the hand of God.

My child, how far have you gone into sexual sin, cybercrime, stealing, et cetera? Those secret things that you are engaged in that seem unspeakable are open to God. He knows everything, He sees everyone. Why not allow Him clean you up today? The woman at the well had been involved with five different men. She met Jesus and there was a turnaround. You are not too far gone for Jesus to clean up.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022 ACTION POINT

If you are far gone into sin, ask God to clean you up today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022 HYMN

JUST AS I AM

1. Just as I am, without one plea,
but that Thy blood was shed for me,
and that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
Oh Lamb of God, I come, I come.

2. Just as I am, and waiting not
to rid my soul of one dark blot,
to Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot,
Oh Lamb of God, I come, I come.

3. Just as I am, though tossed about
with many a conflict, many a doubt,
fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

4. Just as I am poor, wretched, blind
Sight, riches, healing of the mind
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find
Oh Lamb of God I come,

5. Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;
because Thy promise I believe,
O Lamb of God, I come, I come.

6. Just as I am Thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be Thine, yea Thine alone,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

7. Just as I am, of that free love,
The breadth, length, depth and
height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 DECEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 JOHN 1:1-10 , EZEKIEL 47-48

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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD ALWAYS WRITE DOWN

December 1, 2022 philip

Writing or journaling is a powerful act that has been practiced for decades even in scripture.

One of God’s blessings to us is the ability to capture thoughts, ideas, instructions and so on in writing.

Imagine if writing did not exist? How would Moses collect the commandments from God? How would we have access to the Bible and all the important Christ websites and information we read daily?

Writing is a blessing and the Bible encourages it.

“Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.” Habakkuk‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

You do not have to be a skilled writer to write. All you need to do is know how to write down your thoughts in any language you understand.

Today, we’re sharing 5 things you need to start writing down as a believer.

1) Your prayers

Writing down prayers and supplication is a great practice because it helps you remember what you need to pray about.

When you are too tired to pray or do not know what to pray on, getting your book of prayers will energize you.

You can write intercessory prayers too.

Prayers for your life, job, family, friends, nation, church, pastor, and so on.

Writing down your prayers help you remember when God answers them.

2) Your testimonies

“Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭7‬:‭3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

It is important to document testimonies.

Testimonies tell of God’s faithfulness and serve as reminders that God can be trusted.

Everytime God does something great or small for you, write it down in a place that you can remember.

Your testimonies will encourage you tomorrow when life seems tough. Remembering God’s victory for you yesterday may just be the refueling you need in the face of adversity tomorrow.

What’s more?

Your testimonies will encourage others too.

3) God’s instructions to you

“And you shall write very plainly on the stones all the words of this law.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭27‬:‭8‬ ‭‬‬

Sometimes you may forget the things God tells you and the seasons He takes you through.
Writing them down will help you remember.

The Bible is a compendium of prophecies, God’s work, people’s lives, experiences, feats, and so on.

Many places in scripture, we see the instructions God gave people and how it turned out.
These sometimes minister to us and make us understand God better.

God’s instructions to you may be what helps you or someone else understand Him better tomorrow.

4) God’s inspiration to you

“But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding.”
‭‭Job‬ ‭32‬:‭8‬ ‭

The Holy Spirit inspires us in various ways. In areas like our career, school, work place, ministry, and so on.

Virtually all the content on rccgonline.org that is blessing lives today is a product of the inspiration of God.

When God inspires you to do or share something, write it down immediately because sometimes we easily forget these things.

5) Things you are grateful for

“Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭103‬:‭2‬ ‭‬‬

Keeping a gratitude book is one of the ways to live a happier lifestyle.

When you remember some of God’s blessings to you, do not just smile. Thank God for them and write them down.

A hymn says “count your blessings and name them one by one. And it will surprise you what the Lord has done”

Develop the habit of counting your blessings.

Sometimes when amazing things come to our minds and we do not write them down, they seem to escape our mind and we forget them.
Have you ever experienced this?

What other things do you think should be written?
Leave a comment below if this post was helpful to you.

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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 4 DECEMBER 2022

December 1, 2022 philip

LESSON FOURTEEN {14}

TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF FAITH

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, please help me to understand about faith is all about.

MEMORY VERSE: “Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience”. Timothy 3:9(NKJV).

BIBLE PASSAGE: HEBREWS 11:3-11

3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.

8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

INTRODUCTION: The ultimate Goal of the Christian life is to please God. Pleasing God Is accomplished by Faith (Heb. 11:6). Faith is the foundation of the Christian life and the principle that bring us to Jesus Christ. An understanding of what faith is will help us grow in our walk with the Lord.

TEACHING REVIEW: HEBREWS 11:3-11
A. The writer of the book of Hebrews expressed the importance and power of faith:
i. We understand by faith that the world were framed by the word of God, ……..V3a.

ii. As a result of the above, all the things made at creation were not made from physical things……..v3b.

B. He went further to highlight the feats attained by the saith of old faith:
i. Abel …………..V4a.
As a result of this, Abel ……….V4b&c.

ii. Enoch…………V5a&b.
He had a testimony that…..V5c.

c. In verse 6, the writer warn that…..V6.

d. The writer continues with the example of the father’s of faith, citing that by faith:
i. Noah ………….V7.
ii. Abraham ………..V8.
iii. He (Abraham) ……….V9.
iv. He looked for …………….V10.
v. Sara, through faith ……………..V11.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. A DESCRIPTION OF FAITH
2. STAGES OF FAITH

1. A DESCRIPTION OF FAITH
Faith can be described as:
i. The currency of believers
(Mark. 9:23). When God created the Heavens and the Earth in *Gen. 1:1,* as well as everything we see (the stars, moon, and light), we understand by faith (Heb. 11:3).

ii. Faith works where we cannot see (Heb. 11:1): It is the substance of things hoped for.

iii. Faith is predicting your future by speaking and confessing it (Mark 11:24).

iv. Faith is the act of declaring and decreeing (Mark 11:23; Job 22:28): It is the vehicle that moves God (Matt. 8:9-10; 15:25-28).

v. The pillar for salvation (Eph. 2:8; Rom. 10:9-10): pursuing a Christ-like life is a demonstration of faith (Heb. 10:38-39).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The teacher should ask students to say what faith means to them.

2. STAGES OF FAITH
Faith can be explained in three stages:

A. The faith that secures our salvation and make us followers of Jesus.
i. This is the fundamental theology and the core of what we believe as Christians (Rom. 10:4; Jh. 14:6; Eph. 1:13).
ii. It is what makes us believers (Jh. 1:12).
iii. This faith is what separates Christianity from other religions (1Jh. 4:1-3).

B. The faith that is an act, art and the science of believing.
i. It is the practical aspect of our profession as Christians.
ii. It makes us hold on the word or promise of God against all odds (Rom. 4:18-21).

C. The lifestyle of faith.
i. This is when faith has become our lifestyle, we live it.
ii. At this stage, it is impossible not to believe in God. We do not stagger at what we see or experience (Dan. 3:16-18; Acts 21:11-13).
iii. It is necessary for the manifestation of signs and diverse miracles

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Student should say what stage of faith they think they are in.

CONCLUSION: Faith is both a gift and fruit of the Holy Spirit (1Cor. 12:9; Gal. 5:22). It is the fuel that keeps is going as believers.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to grow in faith in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) things that challenge your faith in God. (2×5=10marks).

Open Heaven

RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 4 DECEMBER 2022

December 1, 2022 philip

TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF FAITH
LESSON FOURTEEN (14)

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: “Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience”. Timothy 3:9(NKJV)