OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 NOVEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Joshua 1:8

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING JAMES 2:22-25

22. Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?

23. And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.

24. Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.

25. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 NOVEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

Everyone wants to be successful, but unfortunately, few eventually are. Many students don’t achieve success in their academics but are successful in extra-curricular activities such as sports. Some others achieve great success only in their academics but are difficult children at home. You can have all-round success and the secret is in the word of God.

To succeed, you must live strictly by what the Bible says. This is why God told Joshua not to allow the Book of the Law to depart from his mouth. It is wisdom to read the Bible and abide by its dictates. I have learnt a lot and am still learning from the word of God. It was through the word of God that I learnt how to pay my tithe so that I can have more. I also learnt how to spread the ministry to other parts of the world.

As a student, the word of God will teach you how to be hardworking, study hard, flee every appearance of evil, keep good friends, manage your time well, obey your parents and live in holiness. Therefore, read, study, meditate and live by the word of God if you truly desire all-round success.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 NOVEMBER 2022 ACTION POINT

Make a promise to live by the word of God henceforth and ask the Holy Spirit for help.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 NOVEMBER 2022 HYMN

STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD

1. Standing on the promises of Christ, our King,
Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God, my Saviour;
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail.
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.

4. Standing on the promises of Christ, the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HEBREWS 10:1-39, EZEKIEL 4-6

LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: THE EFFICACY OF THE WORD

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 2:1-5.

[1]And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

[2]And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

[3]And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

[4]Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

[5]His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

MEMORY VERSE:
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12.

INTRODUCTION: God leads His children in definite ways. He loves to speak plainly with His own but when He speaks in codes or uses signs and symbols, it is important that the recipients of such messages return to ask for the meaning, or else the purpose of the communication is defeated. When the purpose of God’s word is known, its accomplishment is inevitable.

OUTLINES:
1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME-BOUND

1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
The word God sends is for a purpose: it is to meet needs. For instance, God sends His word:
1. To heal physically, spiritually, and all-round (Ps.107:20).

2. To deliver from trouble, dangers, deaths, etc. (Ps.107:20).

3. To set us free from satanic bondages and self-indulgence (Jn.8:32, 36).

4. To bless and deal with frustration, failures, etc. (Lk.5:4).

5. To save from sin and its consequences (Ps.119:9, 11).

6. To direct and show the way (Ps.119:105).

7. To comfort and encourage us (Josh.1:3, 5-6).

8. To protect us (Ps.91:11-12; Ps.105:14-15).

9. To instruct us (Josh.1:8; Prov.1:10).

10. To correct us (Prov.3:11-12; 2Tim.3:16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The students should mention instances of how the word of God came to them directly while going through a particular phase in life.

2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME-BOUND
God’s word instructs on what to do and how to do it (Jn.2:5-8). The word of God came in a very specific manner to Peter (Lk.5:4), Joshua (Josh.1:3), Jonah (Jon.1:1-2), and the disciples (Mk.16:15). While some obeyed, others disobeyed but with dire consequences (Jon.1:3, 12).

God’s word must accomplish its purpose according to His plan (Matt.5:18). The word sent also states when action is to be taken (Eccl.3:1-3). The purpose will be defeated if action is not taken at the right time (2Kgs.5:9-14). Delay is dangerous (Heb.4:7). Jesus followed suit and we must also follow in His step (Jn.9:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The students should state any personal instruction God gave them and how it was carried out.

CONCLUSION: The word is all-embracing. It will meet all your needs – physical, spiritual, social, economic, etc. Hearken and it shall be well with you.

QUESTIONS:
* Mention three (3) purposes for which God sends His word.
* What do you understand by the word of God being specific?

ASSIGNMENT: Write out five (5) of the numerous challenges of life and one Scripture that addresses each of them. E.g. lack -Psalm 23:1 (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: THE EFFICACY OF THE WORD

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, teach me what Your word can do.

BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 2:1-5

[1]And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there:

[2]And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage.

[3]And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine.

[4]Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come.

[5]His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.

MEMORY VERSE: “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12.

INTRODUCTION: God leads His children in definite ways. He loves to speak plainly with His own but when He speaks in codes or uses signs and symbols, it is important that the recipients of such messages return to ask for the meaning, or else the purpose of the communication is defeated. When the purpose of God’s word is known, its accomplishment is inevitable.

LESSON AIM: To teach students the significance of God’s word.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand why God sends His word to us.
b. Know that God’s word is specific and it has a time frame.
c. Learn that God’s word must fulfil its purpose.
d. Learn that it is risky not to act upon God’s word on time.

TEXT REVIEW:
A. Jesus was in Galilee:
i. On the third day, there was a marriage at ………………….……………………………V1.
ii. .…………………………………………V2.
B. When they wanted wine, Jesus’ mother said to Him, they have no wine v3.
C. Jesus says ………………………V4.
D. His mother . ……………………. V5.

OUTLINES:
1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME-BOUND

1. THE WORD IS FOR A PURPOSE
The word God sends is for a purpose: it is to meet needs. For instance, God sends His word: i. To heal physically, spiritually, and all-round (Ps.107:20).

ii. To deliver from trouble, dangers, deaths, etc. (Ps.107:20).

iii. To set us free from satanic bondages and self-indulgence (Jn.8:32, 36).

iv. To bless and deal with frustration, failures, etc. (Lk.5:4).

v. To save from sin and its consequences (Ps.119:9, 11).

vi. To direct and show the way (Ps.119:105).

vii. To comfort and encourage us (Josh.1:3, 5-6).

viii. To protect us (Ps.91:11-12; Ps.105:14-15).

ix. To instruct us (Josh.1:8; Prov.1:10).

x. To correct us (Prov.3:11-12; 2Tim.3:16).
The word God sends is for a purpose: it is to meet needs. For instance, God sends His word:
1. To heal physically, spiritually, and all-round (Ps.107:20).

2. To deliver from trouble, dangers, deaths, etc. (Ps.107:20).

3. To set us free from satanic bondages and self-indulgence (Jn.8:32, 36).

4. To bless and deal with frustration, failures, etc. (Lk.5:4).

5. To save from sin and its consequences (Ps.119:9, 11).

6. To direct and show the way (Ps.119:105).

7. To comfort and encourage us (Josh.1:3, 5-6).

8. To protect us (Ps.91:11-12; Ps.105:14-15).

9. To instruct us (Josh.1:8; Prov.1:10).

10. To correct us (Prov.3:11-12; 2Tim.3:16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The students should mention instances of how the word of God came to them directly while going through a particular phase in life.

2. THE WORD IS SPECIFIC AND TIME-BOUND
1a. God’s word instructs on what to do and how to do it (Jn.2:5-8).
b. The word of God came in a very specific manner to:
i. Peter (Lk.5:4),
ii. Joshua (Jos.1:3),
iii. Jonah (Jon.1:1-2),
iv. The disciples (Mk.16:15).
c. While some obeyed, others disobeyed but with dire consequences (Jon.1:3, 12).

2. a. God’s word must accomplish its purpose according to His plan (Matt.5:18).

b. The word sent also states when action is to be taken (Eccl.3:1-3).

c. The purpose will be defeated if action is not taken at the right time (2Kgs.5:9-14).

d. Delay is dangerous (Heb.4:7).

e. Jesus followed suit and we must also follow in His step (Jn.9:4).

God’s word instructs on what to do and how to do it (Jn.2:5-8). The word of God came in a very specific manner to Peter (Lk.5:4), Joshua (Josh.1:3), Jonah (Jon.1:1-2), and the disciples (Mk.16:15). While some obeyed, others disobeyed but with dire consequences (Jon.1:3, 12).

God’s word must accomplish its purpose according to His plan (Matt.5:18). The word sent also states when action is to be taken (Eccl.3:1-3). The purpose will be defeated if action is not taken at the right time (2Kgs.5:9-14). Delay is dangerous (Heb.4:7). Jesus followed suit and we must also follow in His step (Jn.9:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The students should state any personal instruction God gave them and how it was carried out.

SUMMARY: The word of God is powerful and sent to us for a reason therefore believers should take earnest heed to God’s word.
CONCLUSION: The word is all-embracing. It will meet all your needs – physical, spiritual, social, economic, etc. Hearken and it shall be well with you.

QUESTIONS:

*Mention three (3) purposes for which God sends His word.

* What do you understand by the word of God being specific?

EVALUATION: What should be the right attitude of believers to the word of God?

CLOSING PRAYER: God, help me to pay more attention to Your word all the time.

ASSIGNMENT: Write out five (5) of the numerous challenges of life and one Scripture that addresses each of them. E.g. lack -Psalm 23:1 (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON ELEVEN (11)

TOPIC: LISTENING TO 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, please open my eyes of understanding as I learn today in Jesus name

MEMORY VERSE: “And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. And Samuel answered, Speak; for Your servant hears”. — 1Samuel 3:10 (NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10

1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.

2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;

3 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

4 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.

6 And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

8 And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

9 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place

10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of voices (1Corinthians 14:10): demonic voices, the voice of friends, voice of enemies, the voice of those who love us, the voice of those who hate us the voice of God, etc. Also different voices come with different impacts. (1 Corinthians 4:10b says there is not one of those voices without meaning. It is therefore experience for all believers to learn about the impact of the voices they listen to and the value of listening to God.

TEACHING REVIEW: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
A. Samuel began ministering to God before Eli as a child Vs 1a
B. In those days:
i. The Lord kept his word secret from men there was no frequent vision.. V1b
ii. Eli was also physically blind V2
iii. ………… V3
C. While Samuel was sleeping in the temple …… V3b
i. ……… V4
ii. Samuel ….. V5a
iii. Eli ……… V5b
iv. Samuel ……. V5c
v. God called Samuel the second time. V6a
vi. ……….. V6b
vii. V7
viii. God called Samuel the third time. …. V8a.
ix. Samuel …… V8b
x. Eli …… V8c
D. Eli taught Samuel what to do when else Samuel hears the voice
i. ……. V9
ii. When Samuel heard the voice again, he …….. V10

LESSON OUTLINE
1. THE IMPACTS OF VOICES
2. THE VALUE OF LISTENING TO GOD

1. THE IMPACTS OF VOICES
Question 1: Are there Bible characters who listened to people or voices?
Answer: Yes, there are people who took advices or instructions from other people in the bible and this had impact on their lives. The voice you listen to affects your outcome. For instance;
i. Eve listened to the serpent (Genesis 3:1-7),
ii. Samson listened to Delilah (Judges 16:6,17)
iii. Amnon listened to Jonadab (2Samuel 13:4-14)
iv. Saul of tarsus listened to Jesus Christ (Acts 9:1-6).
v. The young prophet listened to the old prophet (1Kings 13:11-24)

Question 2; What are the things that can be affected by the voice you listen to?
Answer: Who you give your ears to can affect:
i. Your mindset and invariably your thoughts pattern (Proverbs 23:7).
ii. Your choices and decision-making (1Kings 12:6-14).
iii. Your emotion, feelings and psychological well-being (Numbers 13:32-33, 14:1-4).
iv. Your lifestyle and the steps you take (John 4:25-29).
v. Your life’s outcome and fulfillment of destiny (Acts 26:13-16; Jeremiah 1:4-5).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should share their experiences with the class on how positively or otherwise they were once affected who they listened to.

THE VALUE OF LISTENING TO GOD
Question 1:What are the blessings of listening to God. Some of these are:
i. A fulfilling life and destiny. The most important choices you will have to make in life are choices that will require God to assist you to have a fulfilled life. For example, the choice of who to marry (Proverbs 18:22), the business/career to pursue (Jeremiah 1:5), the place to live or settle (Genesis 26:1-3), etc. These are decisions that will require God’s assistant as you put your trust in Him (Psalm 37:4; Proverbs 3:5-6).

ii. The fulfillment of life’s purpose and vision. This is the reason for living as a whole. It seemed God was telling Jeremiah ‘I planned for you, I prepare for you, and organised what you should do with your life before you came’ (Jeremiah 1:5) in *Acts 26:12-19’* Paul narrates the details of his own assignment in life.

iii. Supernatural supply or divine provision. As long as God is the one leading, you do not need to struggle for pasture (Psalm 23:1-2). God knows where your supply is, and He will direct you to the right place (1Kings 17:2-6; Matthew 17:27; Luke 5:4-7)

iv. Supernatural power and authority. The voice of God comes with power (Psalms 29:4). When God speaks to you, power rushes into you (Ezekiel 37:1-10). There is a boldness that is backed up by the voice of the Lord (Exodus 3:1-10). You can face the future without fear (Genesis 12:1-4).

v. Victory over enemy’s forces including afflictions, battles, or conspiracies (Isaiah 30:31; 1Samuel 30:1-8, 18-19; 2Samuel 5:17-21). Many people are victims of battles, only because they do not know what God is saying and what they ought to do.

vi. Escape from danger and disaster (Proverbs 22:3; 1Samuel 23:7-13)

vii. The importation of divine wisdom. When God guides, you cannot be foolish (Proverbs 1:5). If you are hearing from God, your wisdom is not contestable (Luke 21:15). You need divine wisdom to handle the affairs of Life successfully (Ecclesiastes 10:10)

viii. Existence in peace and tranquility. One of the top secret of Peace is the voice of God (Psalm 85:8). In *Psalm 23:2* ‘….beside still waters’. talks about peace, not ‘troubled Waters’ When you are disconnected from what God is saying you become troubled and worried about everything.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What are the dangers of refusing to listen to God’s voice?

CONCLUSION: The voice you listen to determines your direction and destination. To end well, listen to the voice of God.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I choose to listen to You always. Help me to always obey Your voice in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five 5 definite things you will do to control the voices you hear apart from God’s voice (2×5=10 Marks)

LESSON ELEVEN (11)
TOPIC: LISTENING TO GOD

MEMORY VERSE: “And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. And Samuel answered, Speak; for Your servant hears”. 1 Samuel 3:10 (NKJV)

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10

1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; there was no open vision.

2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see;

3 And ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the LORD, where the ark of God was, and Samuel was laid down to sleep;

4 That the LORD called Samuel: and he answered, Here am I.

5 And he ran unto Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou calledst me. And he said, I called not; lie down again. And he went and lay down.

6 And the LORD called yet again, Samuel. And Samuel arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And he answered, I called not, my son; lie down again.

7 Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD, neither was the word of the LORD yet revealed unto him.

8 And the LORD called Samuel again the third time. And he arose and went to Eli, and said, Here am I; for thou didst call me. And Eli perceived that the LORD had called the child.

9 Therefore Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place

10 And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of voices (1Corinthians 14:10): demonic voices, the voice of friends, voice of enemies, the voice of those who love us, the voice of those who hate us the voice of God, etc. Also different voices come with different impacts. (1Corinthians 4:10b says there is not one of those voices without meaning. It is therefore experience for all believers to learn about the impact of the voices they listen to and the value of listening to God.

LESSON OUTLINE
1. THE IMPACTS OF VOICES
2. THE VALUE OF LISTENING TO GOD

1. THE IMPACTS OF VOICES
The voice you listen to affects your outcome. For instance,
Eve listened to the serpent (Genesis 3:1-7),
Samson listened to Delilah (Judges 16:6,17)
Amnon listened to Jonadab (2Samuel 13:4-14)
Saul of tarsus listened to Jesus Christ (Acts 9:1-6). Therefore, who you give your ears to effects:

1. Your mindset and invariably your thoughts pattern (Proverbs 23:7).

2. Your choices and decision-making (1Kings 12:6-14).

3. Your emotion, feelings and psychological well-being (Numbers 13:32-33, 14:1-4).

4. Your lifestyle and the steps you take (John 4:25-29).

5. Your life’s outcome and fulfillment of destiny (Acts 26:13-16; Jeremiah 1:4-5).

2. THE VALUE OF LISTENING TO GOD

1. A fulfilling life and destiny. The most important choices you will have to make in life are choices that will require God to assist you to have a fulfilled life. For example, the choice of who to marry (Proverbs 18:22), the business/career to pursue (Jeremiah 1:5), the place to live or settle (Genesis 26:1-3), etc. These are decisions that will require God’s assistant as you put your trust in Him (Psalm 37:4; Proverbs 3:5-6).

2. The fulfillment of life’s purpose and vision. This is the reason for living as a whole. It seemed God was telling Jeremiah ‘I planned for you, I prepare for you, and organised what you should do with your life before you came’ (Jeremiah 1:5) in *Acts 26:12-19’* Paul narrates the details of his own assignment in life.

3. Supernatural supply or divine provision. As long as God is the one leading, you do not need to struggle for pasture (Psalm 23:1-2). God knows where your supply is, and He will direct you to the right place (1Kings 17:2-6; Matthew 17:27; Luke 5:4-7)

4. Supernatural power and authority. The voice of God comes with power (Psalms 29:4). When God speaks to you, power rushes into you (Ezekiel 37:1-10). There is a boldness that is backed up by the voice of the Lord (Exodus 3:1-10). You can face the future without fear (Genesis 12:1-4).

5. Victory over enemy’s forces including afflictions, battles, or conspiracies (Isaiah 30:31; 1Samuel 30:1-8, 18-19; 2Samuel 5:17-21). Many people are victims of battles, only because they do not know what God is saying and what they ought to do.

6. Escape from danger and disaster (Proverbs 22:3; 1Samuel 23:7-13)

7. The importation of divine wisdom. When God guides, you cannot be foolish (Proverbs 1:5). If you are hearing from God, your wisdom is not contestable (Luke 21:15). You need divine wisdom to handle the affairs of Life successfully (Ecclesiastes 10:10)

8. Existence in peace and tranquility. One of the top secret of Peace is the voice of God (Psalm 85:8). In *Psalm 23:2* ‘….beside still waters’. talks about peace, not ‘troubled Waters’ When you are disconnected from what God is saying you become troubled and worried about everything.

CONCLUSION: The voice you listen to determines your direction and destination. To end well, listen to the voice of God.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention four ways the voices we listen to affect our lives

2. Mention three benefits of listening to the voice of God

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five 5 definite things you will do to control the voices you hear apart from God’s voice.

*LESSON ELEVEN (11)*
*TOPIC: GOLDEN RULES*

*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 cbless me immensely to be blessing to others.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members that family altar ushers believers in to life of fulfilment and peaceful living.

MEMORY VERSE: “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets”. Matthew 7:12

BIBLE TEXT: MATTHEW 8:23-26

23. And when he was entered into a ship, his disciples followed him.

24. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep.

25. And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish.

26. And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: ln Matthew 7:12, the Bible says, do to others what you would like them to do to you. When God created you, He threw away the mould, divinely designed to help others. Never make the mistake of neglecting ability of helping others, to fulfill your destiny and bring laughter to others, you don’t need what they have. You need only what is within. God matched you with your world, your circumstances and your environment. He gave you an excellent assignment to fulfill.

LESSON AIM: To have understanding that giving help to others is very important.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
1. know dangers of relenting in helping people.
2. have understanding of why helping others is a golden rule.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 8:23-26
i. Every believer is assigned to help
ii. Storm of life does not recognise status, but standing to address it.
iii. Never keep quite when going through challenging issues

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
WHY IS HELPING OTHERS A GOLDEN RULE?
1. helping others means helping yourself because when you help people in need, they will surely reciprocate. Luke 5:3-6.

2. Helping others quickens recovery of losses.1 Samuel 30:11-18.

3. Carrying each other burden brings fulfilment of divine order. Galatians 6:2.

4. Doing good and sharing with the needy brings pleasure to God. Hebrews 13:16.

5. Helping others creates an avenue for one to get his/her vision/gifts recognised and valued. Genesis 41:12-14

6. Helping others bring glory to God Almighty and winning of souls. Matthew 8:27, Mark 4:37-41

7. Helping others secures and preserves lives from being destroyed. Luke 7:11-13, Esther 2:21-23

8. Helping others can usher one to change of status, beautiful level. Esther 6:3-10.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
DANGERS OF NOT HELPING OTHERS
1. Loss of ordained promotion, 2 Chronicles 12:22-23

2. Divine dispossession of previous gains, Genesis 19:32. Lot refused to win Sodom but won the hearts of his daughters

3. Overtaken by hatred and evil, 1 Samuel 16:14-15. King Saul kept on hating David that would have sustained his lineage.

4. Denial of one’s children from getting helping hands.

5. It is disobedience to divine order

6. Living in failure and emptiness

7. Loss of access to future assets, Genesis 8:22.

ASSIGNMENT: Help someone this week.

SUMMARY: Helping others is divinely programmed to give others to humanity.

CONCLUSION: Golden rule is showing kindness to others, a lot of people are suffering, pleading to God for divine intervention but many assigned to help are withholding their assistance knowing that there is time for everything, any help you render today awaits future harvest.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, give me grace to help others

2. Father, cause your help to locate me.

3. Father, please load me with resources required to help my generation

4. Father, make our CSR more rewarding in RCCG.

5. Father, please communicate heart of giving to our leaders

6. Lord, send help to Daddy G.O., RCCG and Nigeria.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: God loves cheerful givers

TUESDAY: Small gestures can mean a great deal, John 15:12

WEDNESDAY: Remain open hearted even when it can be difficult, Matthew 5:42

THURSDAY: So they can see the good things you do and praise Your Father who is in Heaven, Matthew 5:16

FRIDAY: Thank God for His faithfulness in your life – He is the ultimate helper.

SATURDAY: If it is in your power, make it count, Proverbs 3:27

SUNDAY: Always watch out for others too, Philippians 2:4

OPEN HEAVEN 12 NOVEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2

OPEN HEAVEN 12 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING COLOSSIANS 3:1-17

1. If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

3. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

4. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.

5. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

6. For which things’ sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience:

7. In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them.

8. But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

9. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

10. And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

11. Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.

12. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;

13. Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

14. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.

15. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

17, And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that things begin to get better for me. I prosper and thrive in good health, even as my soul prospereth. All of God’s blessings come upon me, and overtake me, as I hearken unto the voice of the LORD my God in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 12 November 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 12 November 2022

Teens Devotional: Open Heavens For Teens 12 November 2022

Yesterday’s devotional: Open Heaven 11 November 2022

Tomorrow’s devotional: Open Heaven 13 November 2022

OPEN HEAVEN 12 NOVEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

When I got married, things were very tough for my family. I had a job, but I was just a teacher in a grammar school. In those days, my wife and I used to struggle over ponmo (cow skin). We would tell each other jokingly, That piece is too big, you can’t eat it alone; lets cut it into two.

Those days, I recall always reassuring her, My dear, don’t worry, things won’t continue like this. Thank God she believed me and we held on to God. I am standing as a representative of God to tell you today that things will get better for you, in Jesus name.

3 John 1-2 says: “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” I want you to take note that the statement in the Bible verse above was inspired by God to show His children that He indeed wishes above all things that they should prosper.

This should assure you completely that you will prosper. He, however, attached a condition to it. The condition is that your soul must be prospering too. How will your soul prosper? I have answered that question with the Bible reading for today.

You can read it again, this time around taking notes of the things that you should do for your soul to prosper. Believe me honestly, if you live your life in line with the word of God, you will indeed experience all round prosperity.

“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.” “Deuteronomy 28: 2”

Live holy (Genesis 17:1, be diligent (Proverbs 22:29), sow bountifully (2 Corinthians 9:6), pay your tithes (Malachi 3:10) and see if God will not prosper you. Blessings will indeed pursue and overtake you.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 NOVEMBER 2022 KEY POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 12 November 2022

God wants His children to have all-round prosperity.

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2. Bring someone here tomorrow. Tell them about Jesus and direct them to these generational changing messages. 

God bless you.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 NOVEMBER 2022 HYMN

WHEN UPON LIFE’S BILLOWS YOU ARE TEMPEST TOSSED

1 When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Refrain:
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your blessings, see what God hath done;
Count your blessings, name them one by one;
Count your many blessings, see what God hath done.

2 Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, ev’ry doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by. [Refrain]

3 When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings, money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high. [Refrain]

4 So, amid the conflict, whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end. [Refrain]

OPEN HEAVEN 12 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 12:1-50, JOHN 13:1-38

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 12 November 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 12 November 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that things begin to get better for me. I prosper and thrive in good health, even as my soul prospereth. All of God’s blessings come upon me, and overtake me, as I hearken unto the voice of the LORD my God in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You once again for the opportunity You have given me to see another wonderful day, I give You all the glory in Jesus name

Father I pray and I ask for Your mercy in any way I have sinned against You. I pray that You will have mercy on me in Jesus name

Father, help me to set my affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Father, help me to put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, and filthy communication out of my mouth in Jesus name.

Father, as Your elect, holy and beloved, help me to put on bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering in Jesus name.

Father, help me to live holy, to be diligent, to sow bountifully, and to pay my tithes. And let the blessings indeed pursue and overtake me in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, it is Your desire that I prosper. You delight in my holy prosperity. Please, teach my how to prosper all round in the name of Jesus.

Father I pray that You will bless me with divine understanding and wisdom to navigate through all challenges in the name of Jesus

Lord let Your Spirit dwell in me and direct me always in the name of Jesus

Father don’t let me go out of Your covering. Help me to always dwell in Your presence in the name of Jesus

Oh Lord, silence every adversary in my life that is mocking me and causing me to feel shame and reproach in the name of Jesus!

Father, let anyone mocking me now come and rejoice with me, in Jesus name.

Lord, I will not let You go unless You change this evil pattern for good. Lord, please change my story in the mighty name of Jesus!

Anything, anyone, any force that is disturbing me and my family, today, let the fire of God fall and consume them in Jesus name.

Father, I cease to be comfortable with all the problems in my life. From today onwards, I have decided to stop accommodating these problems (mention) 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.”

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Join today’s Devotion: Open Heavens 12 November 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 12 November 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that things begin to get better for me. I prosper and thrive in good health, even as my soul prospereth. All of God’s blessings come upon me, and overtake me, as I hearken unto the voice of the LORD my God in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that prosper and thrive in good health, even as my soul prospereth in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I have risen with Christ, therefore I seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

I decree and declare that my life is hid with Christ in God. Therefore it is unreachable and untouchable to the enemy in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that when Christ, who is my life, shall appear, then shall I also appear with him in glory in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I mortify fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

I decree and declare that I am saved and called out of every negative reoccurrence in my family and in my lineage in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare; the grace to find favor with all men is given to me in the name of Jesus

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 is 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 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 13 NOVEMBER 2022 MEMORIZE: The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. Proverbs 13:4

OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 6:6-11

6. Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

7. Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,

8. Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

9. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?

10. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:

11, So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2022 MESSAGE

Many people assume that God blessing them means that money will just suddenly fall in their laps. That is not true. If you want things to get better, then as God opens doors, you also need to work diligently.

A few years ago, I gave someone an assignment in January which he could have completed in 3 months. My plan was to give him another as soon as he completed the first. However, as at September, he was still struggling to finish. There was no way I would give him another.

God had opened doors of financial blessings to him, but he refused to be diligent so he only got the blessing from one door. On the other hand, there was a son of mine who would always ask me to pray for him to have a breakthrough whenever he saw me and I always obliged him.

One day I received a letter from him saying he had gotten a big contract. When I saw the amount, I believed he must have mistakenly added more zeros than the actual value. I thought he mistook N500,000:00 for N50,000,000.

After some time, to my amazement, I got a cheque from him and a cover note saying, Daddy, I have paid my tithe, but you are the one who prayed, so here is another 10% for you. I was shocked to see that he wasnt mistaken after all, so I called him to hear his story.

He said that he had executed a project for a state government, and the governor was so impressed with his performance that he invited him to his office and gave him another project that ended poverty in his life.

God wants to answer many peoples prayers, but their lack of diligence has blocked the breakthrough from coming. Luke 16:12 says: “And if ye have not been faithful in that which is another man’s, who shall give you that which is your own?”

You say your salary where you work now is small and you want God to give you a breakthrough so that you will be paying people salaries; however, if you are not faithful in another mans business, how will God give you yours?

OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2022 KEY POINT

God requires diligence for your breakthrough to come.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2022 HYMN

DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS

1. Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.

CHORUS
O deeper yet I pray,
And higher evry day,
And wiser, blessed, Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.

2. Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
And His perfect will.

3. Deeper, deeper! tho it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow.

4. Deeper, higher, evry day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conquror, and in His own image
Perfected at last.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 NOVEMBER 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOHN 14:1-31, JOHN 15:1-27