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.”

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 18 November 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 18 November 2022

Read: Prophesies Given At Rccg Abuja Holy Ghost Service 2022

Read: Powerful Names Of God In Yoruba

Read: 14 Prophetic Declarations By Apostle Joshua Selman

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that the God of wonders is doing great wonders in my life today. I have all things pertaining to life and godliness because I ask God for them and He lavishly supplies them for me. Everything I need, I ask my heavenly Father and He provides. Lack and want is far from me in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Lord, You are good. Lord, You are kind. Lord, You are wonderful, My God, You are excellent.

Excellent is Your Name. Excellent is Your power. Lord, You are wonderful. My God, You are excellent.

Father I thank You because I slept and I woke again because You have sustained me. Lord, I thank You in Jesus name.

Lord please have mercy on me and forgive my iniquities in the Name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, make me a sign and a wonder in the name of Jesus.

Father, every issue and challenge in my life, please turn it to a testimony and let me be a wonder in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, everywhere I have seen shame and reproach, please turn situations around so much that I become a wonder and people see how wonderful You are in the Name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, I present my burden to You, please come through for me in the name of Jesus!

Father, help me to always turn to You as my first resort when I have challenges in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, please grant the desires of my heart according to Your will and let every issue troubling me be sorted today in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, I ask for this (mention a need in your life. Please provide it for me in the name of Jesus.

Father, please step into every longstanding affliction in my life and family and let them be brought to their abrupt end in Jesus name!

Oh Lord, I am tired of the level that I am on now; I want to move forward. I have achieved some success and I am grateful to You, but I am not yet where I want to be. Shift me forward father in the name of Jesus!

Today, I say enough is enough of (mention the problem you are tired of) and I decree that this problem ceases immediately 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.

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 18 November 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 18 November 2022

Read: Prophesies Given At Rccg Abuja Holy Ghost Service 2022

Read: Powerful Names Of God In Yoruba

Read: 14 Prophetic Declarations By Apostle Joshua Selman

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that the God of wonders is doing great wonders in my life today. I have all things pertaining to life and godliness because I ask God for them and He lavishly supplies them for me. Everything I need, I ask my heavenly Father and He provides. Lack and want is far from me in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that the wonderful God of wonders is creating wonders in my life in the matchless name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that I ask, and it shall be given me. I seek, and I find; I knock, and it shall be opened unto me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I receive good things from my heavenly Father in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that because I am the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus, my effectual fervent prayers avail much and work wonders in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that I receive my deliverance from captivity and I am walking into a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the prepared blessings in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that everywhere I had experienced scarcity, I begin to enjoy abundance in the mighty name of Jesus!

Over every recurrent issue and challenge in my life, I declare ; enough is enough in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that I am not okay with being in the same spot for so long. I refuse to keep managing. I choose to break loose from the bondage of the enemy and fly in th mighty name of Jesus.

Today, I say enough is enough of (mention the problem you are tired of) and I decree that this problem ceases immediately in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I will sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion. I will declare among the people his doings in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I will not wither; but I shall prosper in everything I do in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the word of Christ dwells in me richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that God will break the bands of the evil ones asunder and cast their cords away in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the Lord will speak onto all my enemies with his wrath and vex them in his sore displeasure 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.

LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY

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 the hidden things about lawlessness.

MEMORY VERSE: “For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work: only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way”. 2 Thessalonians 2:7(NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

6 And now ye know what with holdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

INTRODUCTION: Mystery simply means something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained. It takes its root from the Latin word ‘mysterium’ and the ancient Greek word ‘musterion’ meaning a secret or secret rite. Iniquity from its root word ‘anomia’ (in Greek) means illegality, i.e. violation of law or wickedness: transgression of the law, unrighteousness or lawlessness. Therefore, the mystery of iniquity is a system of lawlessness for which believers are warned and should watch out for.

TEACHING REVIEW: 2 Thessalonians 2:7
A. In the passage, Apostle Paul admonishes belivers, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto HIM that: …………v1.
i. …………v2.
ii. ………..v3.
iii. ……….v4.

B. Paul further declares:
i. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you……..v5.
ii. ………..v6.
iii. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work:………..v7.
iv. And then shall that wicked be revealed,………..v8.
v. ……………..v9.
vi. ……………v10.
vii. And for this cause God shall send them………….v11.
viii. That they ……….v12.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH

1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
A. Teacher should explain the mystery as follows:
i. The mystery of iniquity is the working of lawlessness in the world, leading to a worldwide rebellion against God (Matthew 24:12; 2 Timothy 3:1-4).

ii. It is all about controlling people, systems, finance, etc. (Genesis 11:4).

iii. It is an interwoven series of complex systems that have slipped into politics, entertainment, sports, education, religion, media, etc. (Romans 1:21-22).

iv. It is also revealed through the spirit of seduction, and doctrines of the devils (2Timothy 3:13; 1 Timothy 4:1).

v.It showcases sinful behaviours and diabolic practices in human beings (Acts 8:22-23; Matthew 23:28).

vi. Iniquity relates more to the inner character (Mark 7:21-23) and points to an international desire to twist God’s holy standard (Jude 4).

vii. It drives human beings to twist God’s word (Titus 1:11).

B. It will one day culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist, whose spirit is already at work in the world but is being restrained for now so that the world is not as evil as it could be (Thessalonians 2:7-8; 1John 4:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should mention any sector where the mystery of iniquity is already at work and how?

BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH
With the Spirit of lawlessness everywhere in the world, believers must:
i. Search, rend and guard their hearts diligently and always (Joel 2:13; Proverbs 4:23).

ii. Confess any known sin (1John 1:9) I repent to receive forgiveness from the Lord (Acts 3:19).

iii. Not conform to this world’s system (Romans 12:2) and be diligent to keep God’s commandments (Deuteronomy 11:22).

iv. Watch and pray (Matthew 26:41) and ask for new heart (Psalm 51:10).

v. Put on the new Man (Colossians 3:10) and be constantly renewed by the Holy Ghost (Titus 3:5).

vi. Depart from iniquity (2 Timothy 2:19) and remove the old yeast of sin (1Corinthians 5:7).

vii. Purge themselves (2 Timothy 2:21) and let their garments be spotless (Ecclesiastes 9:8)

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention how they resisted a particular temptation recently.

CONCLUSION: Believers must know that the Spirit of lawlessness is already operating in the world presently and they must ensure that they keep the profession of their faith to the end.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me not to be lost in this world of ungodliness

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) aspects of the world system capable of luring you into being a perpetual sinner. E.g. Clubbing. (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY

MEMORY VERSE: “For the mystery of lawlessness is already at work; only He who now restrains will do so until He is taken out of the way.” 2 Thessalonians 2:7 (NKJV).

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

[1]Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

[2]That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

[3]Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

[4]Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

[5]Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

[6]And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

[7]For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

[8]And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

[9]Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

[10]And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

[11]And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

[12]That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

INTRODUCTION: Mystery simply means something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained. It takes its root from the Latin word ‘Mysterium’ and from the ancient Greek word ‘Musterion’ meaning a secret or secret rite. Iniquity from its root word ‘anomia’ (in Greek) means illegality, i.e. violation of law or wickedness: transgression of the law, unrighteousness, or lawlessness. Therefore, the mystery of iniquity is a system of lawlessness for which believers are warned and should watch out for.

LESSON OUTLINE
1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH

1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
The mystery of iniquity is the working of lawlessness in the world, leading to a worldwide rebellion against God (Matt.24:12; 2Tim.3:1-4). It is all about controlling people, systems, finance, etc. (Gen.11:4). It is an interwoven series of complex systems that have slipped into politics, entertainment, sports, education, religion, media, etc. (Rom.1:21-22). It is also revealed through the spirit of seduction and doctrines of the devils (2Tim. 3:13; 1Tim. 4:1). It showcases sinful behaviour and diabolic practices in human beings (Acts 8:22-23; Matt. 23:28).

Iniquity relates more to the inner character (Mk.7:21-23) and points to an intentional desire to twist God’s holy standard (Jude 4). It drives human beings to twist God’s word (Tit 1:11). It will one day culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist, whose spirit is already at work in the world but is being restrained for now so that the world is not as evil as it could be (2Thess. 2:7-8; 1 John.4:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should mention any sector where the mystery of iniquity is already at work and how?

2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH
With the spirit of lawlessness everywhere in the world, believers must:
1. Search, rend and guard their hearts diligently and always (Joel 2:13; Prov.4:23).

2. Confess any known sin (1Jn.1:9) and repent to receive forgiveness from the Lord (Acts 3:19).

3. Not conform to this world system (Rom.12:2) and be diligent to keep God’s commandment (Deut.11:22).

4. Watch and pray (Matt. 26:41) and ask for a new heart (Ps.51:10).

5. Put on the new man (Col.3:10) and be constantly renewed by the Holy Ghost (Tit.3:5).

6. Depart from iniquity (2Tim. 2:19) and remove the old yeast of sin (1Cor.5:7).

7. Purge themselves (2Tim.2:21) and let their garments be spotless (Eccl.9:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention how they resisted a particular temptation recently.

CONCLUSION: Believers must know that the spirit of lawlessness is already operating in the world presently and they must ensure that they keep the profession of their faith to the end.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the mystery of iniquity?
2. Mention four things believers can do to be on the watch.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five aspects of the world system capable of luring you into being a perpetual sinner e.g. Clubbing etc. (2×5=10 marks).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 NOVEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.1 Corinthians 15:33

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING 2 CORINTHIANS 6:14-18

14. Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?

15. And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16. And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.

17. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

18. And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 NOVEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

There is a popular adage that says Birds of the same feather flock together. Another one says Show me your friend and I will tell who you are. No matter how spiritual you are, you friends mirror you, they reflect who you truly are. No wonder our memory verse states that evil communication corrupts good manners.

A Yoruba adage says A sheep that befriends a dog will eat faeces. Make friends that will endear you more to Christ, challenge you to pursue your dreams and fulfil them. Have friends that will impact your life positively and not those who will drag you down.

The best way to choose a friend is to see Jesus in that fellow. Is the fellow born again? Does he/ she exhibit the fruit of the Spirit according to Galatians 5:22-23? Is he or she serious with his/her academics? Is he/she committed in the fellowship or Church? These are the things you should watch out for. However, don’t forget that you must also have these attributes.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 NOVEMBER 2022 ACTION POINT

Are your current friends drawing you closer to Christ or away from Him?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 NOVEMBER 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HEBREWS 13:1-25, EZEKIEL 17:1-24, EZEKIEL 18:1-32, EZEKIEL 19:1-14

LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY

*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 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 blessings on me

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: “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.” 2 Thess 2:7.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

[1]Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

[2]That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

[3]Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

[4]Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

[5]Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

[6]And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

[7]For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

[8]And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

[9]Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

[10]And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

[11]And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

[12]That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

INTRODUCTION: Mystery simply means something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained. It takes its root from the Latin word ‘mysterium’ and the ancient Greek word ‘musterion’ meaning a secret or secret rite. Iniquity from its root word ‘anomia’ (in Greek) means illegality, i.e. violation of law or wickedness: transgression of the law, unrighteousness or lawlessness. Therefore, the mystery of iniquity is a system of lawlessness for which believers are warned and expected to be on guard.

OUTLINES:
1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH

1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
The mystery of iniquity is the working of lawlessness in the world, leading to a worldwide rebellion against God (Matt.24:12; 2Tim.3:1-4). It is all about controlling people, systems, finance, etc. (Gen.11:4). It is an interwoven series of complex systems that have slipped into politics, entertainment, sports, education, religion, media, etc. (Rom.1:21-22). It is also revealed through the spirit of seduction, and doctrines of the devils (2Tim. 3:13; 1Tim. 4:1). It showcases sinful behaviours and diabolic practices in human beings (Acts 8:22-23; Matt.23:28).
Iniquity relates more to the inner character (Mk.7:21-23) and points to an intentional desire to twist God’s holy standard (Jude 4). It drives human beings to twist God’s word (Tit.1:11). It will one day culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist, whose spirit is already at work in the world but is being restrained for now so that the world is not as evil as it could be (2Thess. 2:7-8; 1Jn. 4:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should mention any sector where the mystery of iniquity is already at work and how?

2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH
With the spirit of lawlessness everywhere in the world, believers must:
1. Search, rend and guard their hearts diligently and always (Joel 2:13; Prov.4:23).

2. Confess any known sin (1Jn.1:9) and repent to receive forgiveness from the Lord (Acts 3:19).

3. Not conform to this world’s system (Rom.12:2) and be diligent to keep God’s commandment (Deut.11:22).

4. Watch and pray (Matt.26:41) and ask for a new heart (Ps.51:10).

5. Put on the new man (Col.3:10) and be constantly renewed by the Holy Ghost (Tit.3:5).

6. Depart from iniquity (2Tim.2:19) and remove the old yeast of sin (1Cor.5:7).

7. Purge themselves (2Tim.2:21) and let their garments be spotless (Eccl.9:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention how they resisted a particular temptation recently.

CONCLUSION: Believers must know that the spirit of lawlessness is already operating in the world presently and they must ensure that they keep the profession of their faith to the end.

QUESTIONS:
* What is the mystery of iniquity?
* Mention four (4) things believers can do to be on the watch.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) aspects of the world system capable of luring you into being a perpetual sinner. E.g. Clubbing. (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON TWELVE (12)
TOPIC: THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY

*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 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 blessings on me

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 the hidden things about iniquity.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

[1]Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

[2]That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand.

[3]Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;

[4]Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

[5]Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things?

[6]And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.

[7]For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.

[8]And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:

[9]Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

[10]And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

[11]And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

[12]That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

MEMORY VERSE: “For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way.” 2 Thess 2:7.

INTRODUCTION: Mystery simply means something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained. It takes its root from the Latin word ‘mysterium’ and the ancient Greek word ‘musterion’ meaning a secret or secret rite. Iniquity from its root word ‘anomia’ (in Greek) means illegality, i.e. violation of law or wickedness: transgression of the law, unrighteousness or lawlessness. Therefore, the mystery of iniquity is a system of lawlessness for which believers are warned and expected to be on guard.

LESSON AIM:
To teach students to remain fervent in Christ despite the lawlessness in the world.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand and identify the mystery of iniquity.

b. Know how to work out their salvation with fear and trembling.

c. Know and hold on to the sanctity of God’s word.

d. Guard their hearts with all diligence.

TEXT REVIEW:
A. In this passage, Apostle Paul admonishes believers, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him that: V1.
i. ………………………………………V2.
ii. ………………………………………….V3.
iii. ………………………………….…….V4.
B. Paul further declares:
i. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you …………..………………V5.
ii …………………………………V6.
iii. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: ……………………………V7.
iv. And then shall that Wicked be revealed,…………………….……..V8.
v. ……….. …………….V9.
v……….………….……V10.
vii. And for this cause God shall send them ………..………..V11.
viii. That the …..……..V12.

OUTLINES:
1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH

1. THE MYSTERY OF INIQUITY EXPLAINED
A. Teacher should explain the mystery as follows:
i. The mystery of iniquity is the working of lawlessness in the world, leading to a worldwide rebellion against God (Matt.24:12; 2 Tim. 3:1-4).

ii. It is all about controlling people, systems, finance, etc. (Gen.11:4).

iii. It is an interwoven series of complex systems that have slipped into politics, entertainment, sports, education, religion, media, etc. (Rom.1:21-22).

iv. It is also revealed through the spirit of seduction and doctrines of the devils (2Tim.3:13; 1Tim.4:1).

v. It showcases sinful behaviours and diabolic practices in human beings (Acts 8:22-23; Matt.23:28).

vi. Iniquity relates more to the inner character (Mk.7:21-23) and points to an intentional desire to twist God’s holy standard (Jude 4).

vii. It drives human beings to twist God’s word (Titus 1:11).

B. It will one day culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist, whose spirit is already at work in the world but is being restrained for now so that the world is not as evil as it could be (2 Thess.2:7-8; 1Jn. 4:3).
The mystery of iniquity is the working of lawlessness in the world, leading to a worldwide rebellion against God (Matt.24:12; 2 Tim.3:1-4). It is all about controlling people, systems, finance, etc. (Gen.11:4). It is an interwoven series of complex systems that have slipped into politics, entertainment, sports, education, religion, media, etc. (Rom.1:21-22). It is also revealed through the spirit of seduction, and doctrines of the devils (2Tim. 3:13; 1Tim. 4:1). It showcases sinful behaviours and diabolic practices in human beings (Acts 8:22-23; Matt.23:28).

Iniquity relates more to the inner character (Mk.7:21-23) and points to an intentional desire to twist God’s holy standard (Jude 4). It drives human beings to twist God’s word (Tit.1:11). It will one day culminate in the appearance of the Antichrist, whose spirit is already at work in the world but is being restrained for now so that the world is not as evil as it could be (2 Thess. 2:7-8; 1Jn. 4:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should mention any sector where the mystery of iniquity is already at work and how?

2. BELIEVERS MUST BE ON THE WATCH
With the spirit of lawlessness everywhere in the world, believers must:
i. Search, rend and guard their hearts diligently and always (Joel 2:13; Prov.4:23).

ii. Confess any known sin (1Jn.1:9) and repent to receive forgiveness from the Lord (Acts 3:19).

iii. Not conform to this world’s system (Rom.12:2) and be diligent to keep God’s commandment (Deut.11:22).

iv. Watch and pray (Matt.26:41) and ask for a new heart (Ps.51:10).

v. Put on the new man (Col.3:10) and be constantly renewed by the Holy Ghost (Tit. 3:5).

vi. Depart from iniquity (2Tim.2:19) and remove the old yeast of sin (1Cor.5:7).

vii. Purge themselves (2Tim.2:21) and let their garments be spotless (Eccl.9:8).
With the spirit of lawlessness everywhere in the world, believers must:

1. Search, rend and guard their hearts diligently and always (Joel 2:13; Prov.4:23).

2. Confess any known sin (1Jn.1:9) and repent to receive forgiveness from the Lord (Acts 3:19).

3. Not conform to this world’s system (Rom.12:2) and be diligent to keep God’s commandment (Deut.11:22).

4. Watch and pray (Matt.26:41) and ask for a new heart (Ps.51:10).

5. Put on the new man (Col.3:10) and be constantly renewed by the Holy Ghost (Tit.3:5).

6. Depart from iniquity (2Tim.2:19) and remove the old yeast of sin (1Cor.5:7).

7. Purge themselves (2Tim.2:21) and let their garments be spotless (Eccl.9:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention how they resisted a particular temptation recently.

SUMMARY: The mystery of iniquity is part of the end-time manifestations, the onus lies on believers to keep the fire of their faith burning and hold on to the end.

CONCLUSION: Believers must know that the spirit of lawlessness is already operating in the world presently and they must ensure that they keep the profession of their faith to the end.

QUESTIONS:
* What is the mystery of iniquity?
* Mention four (4) things believers can do to be on the watch

EVALUATION: Teachers should ask the students to explain what they understand by lawlessness in this end-time.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me not to be lost in this world of ungodliness.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) aspects of the world system capable of luring you into being a perpetual sinner. E.g. Clubbing. (2×5=10 Marks).

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.”

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I and the children that the Lord God has given to me, we are for signs and for wonders. I am planted in the city of God, therefore I and my family prosper in the courts of my God in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that the children God has given me are for signs and wonders. They are taught of the Lord and great is their peace in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my children are vessels in the hands of the Lord. God uses them and satan has no part in their lives in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my children are taught of the Lord and great is our peace in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my children’s minds are tuned in the right direction. They see and appreciate godly people and things in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my children hear the voice of God. They do not listen to the voice of a stranger and they are not led astray, in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that it is well with my children. It is well with their future and their tomorrow is blessed in Jesus name.

I decree and declare by the mercy of God, that my children prosper and continue to prosper until they become very prosperous. They prosper and grow in good health even as their soul prospers in Jesus name.

Great king have Your way in me and all that I do henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

I decree my body remains the dwelling place of The Most High, therefore no evil penetration will have their way inside of me 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 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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 NOVEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 1 Corinthians 8:2 

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING JOHN 9:32-41

[32]Since the world began was it not heard that any man opened the eyes of one that was born blind.

[33]If this man were not of God, he could do nothing.

[34]They answered and said unto him, Thou wast altogether born in sins, and dost thou teach us? And they cast him out.

[35]Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when he had found him, he said unto him, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

[36]He answered and said, Who is he, Lord, that I might believe on him?

[37]And Jesus said unto him, Thou hast both seen him, and it is he that talketh with thee.

[38]And he said, Lord, I believe. And he worshipped him.

[39]And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

[40]And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

[41]Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 NOVEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

One of the biggest problems facing this  generation is ITK (I too know) in Nigerian parlance. With access to the internet and availability of news everywhere, everyone seems knowledgeable. Don’t get me wrong,
knowledge is very good; you should seek to know but you have to be careful so that it does not make you proud.

For instance, when a balloon is puffed up to a certain level, it becomes difficult to blow it up more because it is already full of air. Never get to the point where you feel you know too much and thus have no need to listen to a teacher.

I have been a preacher for over 40 years but there’s never a time I don’t pick my jotter and pen ready to learn from others’ sermons and I must tell you, there’s always something new to learn.It is pride that would make you disobey instructions.

For instance, when the instruction in an exam says to answer four questions but because you feel you know it all, you decide to answer all the questions, this is pride. Instructions are part of the exam and disobedience to them has made students fail. James 4:6 says God resists the proud. Get as much knowledge as you ought to but never be proud.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 NOVEMBER 2022 ACTION POINT

No matter how much you know, be humble.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 17 NOVEMBER 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 17 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HEBREWS 12:1-29, EZEKIEL 16:1-63

THEMED: “I AM THAT I AM” BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE.

1. Thank You Lord!

I have Good News for somebody here tonight, or reading now on the Label of DMC:

My Father told me (in the Prayer Room) that His Healing Anointing will be”INTENSED” tonight – Amen.

*… That’s the word He used – “INTENSED”.*

2. Daddy also asked me to tell you:

You know He gave us a Word during November 2022 Holy Ghost Service at the Redemption Camp:

*That the Month of November (2022) would become known as “the Month of Open Wombs.”*

*And He wants me to tell you, that Prophecy covers you too – Amen!*

3. Oh, Thank You Father!

*The Lord says Cancer is leaving right now – Amen.*

4. Thank You Daddy!

The Lord asked me to tell Somebody here tonight and by extension reading on the Label of DMC:

*He said, the time has come to move that Mountain – And it shall be moved – Amen!*

… If you are that Fellow, I want you to Stand on your feet, and with anger Command every Mountain in your Life to move!

5. Thank You Daddy.

He wants me to remind you of a Story:

Several years ago, I went to Preach at Obafemi Awolowo University (Ile Ife, Osun State Nigeria). And just as we gathered together the rain began to fall.

And it fell heavily but none of the Students left! I was wondering why? I didn’t know they had a Plan.

As soon as I finished, they took the Chair I sat on, cut it to Pieces; and each one had a little bit.

According to the Testimony I heard later on, one of the Students took his own but to his Sister who had been mad for sixteen (16) years.

As soon as he touched her with the Piece of wood she jerked like somebody who had been asleep and said, “Oh, I have had a very bad Dream!”

They didn’t tell her, “you have been mad for sixteen (16) years”: she said, she had a bad dream.

*Now, the Lord asked me to tell you that Story because, Someone here, God wants me to tell you: Your Long Night of trouble is over – Amen!*

6. Daddy said there is Someone here tonight, and I want to say Amen to this even before I tell you.

*He said, like in the case of Bartimaeus, your Testimony will bless Generations yet unborn – Amen.*

7. Glory be to God

The Lord asked me to tell Someone: The enemies say they are going to use your children to torment you;

*He asked me to tell you: it is their children that will torment them – Amen!*

8. Daddy says He is going to Command into the Life of everyone of you here here tonight or reading now on the Label of DMC, Blessing, Victory and Promotion – Amen.

Let’s wave our hands to Him and shout a Big Hallelujah – Hallelujah.

9. Oh, Thank You Father!

Daddy says there’s Someone here, before the New Year (2023); you will wear a New Garment; and it will be a Garment of Joy – Amen!

10. Thank You Father.

The Lord asked me to tell Someone, from tonight onward, you will never be disgraced again – Amen.

11. Thank You Father.

I know this is true of me; but I know it might be true of Someone else.

The Lord said there is someone here tonight or reading now on the Label of DMC.

He said – I have heard your Cry for Mercy, I will be Merciful unto you – Amen.

12. Thank You Father.

The Lord said there is Someone here or reading now on the Label of DMC:

You are comfortable – You are swimming comfortably in a River.

*He said because you came tonight or reading now on the Label of DMC – I will let you now begin to cruise in an Ocean – Amen.*

*The Great Mouth of “I Am that I Am” Himself has Spoken His Words into our ears and He will Speedily fulfill His Words in our lives!*

*Watch Out for the Full Text of the Message on the Label of DMC!*

*. . Discovery Media Crew; Reaching Out to the world through the Power of the Gospel!*