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

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

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

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

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 6 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 6 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am sensitive and awake to all that God is doing in this season. My spiritual antennae are alert and working. I tap into all that God is doing and I enjoy the blessings in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You for Your blessings upon my life, I thank You for giving me Your Son, I pray that the death of Jesus Christ will not be in vain in my life in Jesus name.

Lord in any way I have sinned against You, I pray that You will have mercy on me forgive my sins in Jesus name.

Lord I pray that You will grant me speed and acceleration in my education, work and every area of my life in Jesus name.

Lord let everything I do and everything I lay my hands on prosper in the name of Jesus.

Dear God I pray that You will protect me and shield me from everything that is not sent by You in the name of Jesus.

Father, grant me the discernment to know when You’re moving in a different way and align on time in Jesus name.

Father, strengthen my faith. Let me faith reach out to You so that I will be able to receive blessings from You in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, don’t let me be too rigid to be used by You. Help me to be flexible and to respond to Your new ways in the name of Jesus.

Lord, don’t let me be too set in my ways, that I limit how much You can use me in the name of Jesus.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured. Proverbs 27:18

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING ISAIAH 40:29-31

29. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.

30. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:

31. But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

The concept of waiting on God is seen as going into a secluded place to make several prayer requests accompanied with fasting. However, during the global lockdown about two years ago, I gave my children a simple but detailed enation on what waiting on God means.

When you visit a five star hotel, a waiter or waitress waits on you to take your orders and makes you comfortable. He/she focuses on you to attend to your food and needs because that’s what he/she is paid to do. He/she also attends to your complaints with smiles and sees to it that you’re satisfied to the fullest.

Thus, when you wait on the Lord, it means you are the waiter while He is the Guest. Unfortunately, many Christians think its the other way round; they bombard God with different requests so much that the purpose of waiting is finally defeated.

When you wait on God, offer Him water and His best food which are quality praise and worship. Eulogise Him so well that He would feel good enough to give you a huge tip (blessing). Mind you, a tip (blessing) from God could last a lifetime.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

How well you wait on God will determine if you will be tipped or not.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING

1. “There shall be showers of blessing:”
This is the promise of love;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
Sent from the Saviour above.

CHORUS
Showers of blessing,
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy-drops round us are falling,
But for the showers we plead.

2. “There shall be showers of
blessing,”
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys,
Sound of abundance of rain.

3. “There shall be showers of blessing;”
Send them upon us, Oh Lord;
Grant to us now a refreshing,
Come and now honour Thy Word.

4. “There shall be showers of blessing:”
Oh, that today they might fall,
Now as to God we’re confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5. “There shall be showers of blessing,”
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be seasons refreshing,
If we let God have His way.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 7:1-25, PSALMS 78:1-72

LESSON FORTY NINE (49)
TOPIC: TRUE BIBLICAL CHURCH GROWTH IS STILL POSSIBLE

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, let your Church grow possibly.

MEMORY VERSE: “Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.” – Acts 2:47

BIBLE TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47

42. And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.

43. And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.

44. And all that believed were together, and had all things common;

45. And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.

46. And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,

47. Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Much of contemporary church is concerned with structures and finances of the church but the heartbeat of the church, which is soul winning and welfare of souls won is rather played down. It should be noted that the churches is the building and money that comes in but God places premium on the souls and how they are natured into maturity in Christ. When soul winning, nature and development (Discipleship) of souls are given priority with connection to the mainstream of the churches for care in all the ways churches will grow naturally.

TEXT REVIEW: ACTS 2:42-47
i. We must be steadfast in the doctrine and fellowship with the soul.
ii. All souls must have together the same belief.

LESSON OUTLINES:
In the first church by the Apostles, five important ingredients made it biblical church and there were evidences of church growth. This template is for all seasons and generations if our churches will judiciously follow the steps, there will be biblical growth.
1. Sound doctrine, verse 42.

2. Fellowship of the brethren, verse 42.

3. Breaking of bread, verse 42.
Prayer, verse 42

4. Had all things in common, verse 44.
One other comment about the Church is that they had favour with all the people around, they sold their properties and shared among brethren.

ACTIVITY: Discuss why true biblical doctrine is not that strong in the church any more?

SUMMARY: True biblical church growth is still possible if souls are nutured into maturity in Christ.

CONCLUSION: Church is the assembly of called out believers and this special people can become the pillars of growth to the amazement of all if the biblical principle of the first church as stated are followed to the latter, we have been promised a true biblical church growth by our Lord and Saviour when he said, I will build my church. Matthew 16: 18-19.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank God for the church of Christ worldwide and for growth in the past.

2. Father, thank You for all the Parishes of RCCG that are growing now.

3. Father, please reveal the TRUTH about growth of the church to all our Pastors.

4. Father, every barrier to true biblical growth in our churches, please uproot them out of the mission in Jesus Name

5. Father, please build Your church and prevent all forms of evil gates from attacking Your church.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:
MONDAY: Jesus started His church by going out, plan an evangelistic outreach this week. Luke 5:1-11.

TUESDAY: The church cannot succeed in isolation, we need other believers. Hebrews 10:15-25

WEDNESDAY: Jesus did not forget His local church in Nazareth, contribute to biblical growth of your local church. Luke 4:14-22

THURSDAY: True love for the brethren is the magic of working together to defeat the enemy.

FRIDAY: The Word of God and of life is the foundation of church growth.

SATURDAY: The true biblical church will grow rapidly when it responds quickly to the plight of the needy. Matthew 25:31-46.

SUNDAY: The place of prayer and worship in contemporary church growth cannot be looked down. It is the real sacrifice of the church. Isaiah 58:13-14.

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

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

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

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

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 5 August 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 5 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I study to show myself approved a workman that does not need to be ashamed. I devote myself to studying and I build my mind. Therefore God promotes me and sets me on high in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father, I thank You for today. Thank You for the gift of life and for Your good plans for me.

Thank You Lord for being a good shepherd, I’m grateful to be Your sheep Lord. Be exalted forever more.

Lord, for everywhere I have sinned, committed iniquity, done wickedly, and rebelled, by departing from Your precepts and judgments, please show me mercy and forgive me in the name of Jesus.

Father, please put an unquenchable desire to study Your Word in me. Let me desire and pant for Your Word in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to rightly divide Your Word every time I study it in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, please lead me to the right resources to study and feed on for a better life in Jesus name.

Lord, help me to be more productive and fruitful in Your vineyard, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, please help me to experience a divine encounter that would transform my life positively, in Jesus’ name.

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 here: Open Heavens 5 August 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 5 August 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I study to show myself approved a workman that does not need to be ashamed. I devote myself to studying and I build my mind. Therefore God promotes me and sets me on high in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare I am diligent and I study the right books and materials consistently in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I study God’s Word diligently and divide it rightly in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I commit to studying and developing myself in knowledge and wisdom in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am led to the right resources to read and the passages of scripture needed for my current phase in life in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I get the knowledge that will influence this world and use it for the Kingdom of God.

I decree and declare I lead a peaceful, impactful and meaningful life on earth in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am heavenly focused. I won’t lose sight of eternity with Jesus in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I achieve great things on earth for God’s kingdom.

I decree and declare that I work diligently in God’s vineyard here on earth and I win souls in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I make wise use of my time here on earth, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Thank You Father for Pastor E. A Adeboye, 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 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 7 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches. Revelation 1:20

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING REVELATION 1:10-20

10. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

11. Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

12. And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

13. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

14. His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

15. And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

16. And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

17. And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

18. I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

19. Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

20. The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

We see in our Bible reading today that Jesus Christ was about to dictate letters for John to write and deliver to seven Churches. The Almighty God chose these seven Churches because they represent all the strengths and weaknesses of Christians all through the ages.

In the next few days, we will be looking at each of these letters and drawing lessons from them because they are meant for the body of Christ in general and also for the individuals that make up the Church.

Thus, you should regard them as letters from your husband to you Christ is the husband of the Church and we are His bride. The statement, He that hath an ear let him hear (Revelation 2:7, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 2:29, Revelation 3:6, Revelation 3:13, Revelation 3:22) makes it clear that He is talking to individuals.

On judgment day, you will get the reward for your works here on earth, regardless of which Church you were attending. When John turned to see the voice that spoke to him, there were seven candlesticks representing the Churches and in their midst, he saw Jesus (Revelation 1:12-13).

This tells us that Jesus is in the midst of the Churches. Jesus is in our midst in The Redeemed Christian Church of God and every other Church of God out there. Hallelujah! As soothing as this information is, it should also bring fear to those who are not doing His will.

He is right there in your midst and He can see all the atrocities that you are committing in the Church. On the other hand, He can see all the faithful ones and He has a reward for everyone according to their works.

What reward does Jesus have in store for you? John also saw seven stars in the hands of Jesus and these seven stars are the angels of the Churches. Since it is the angels of these Churches that the letters were addressed to (Revelation 2:1), it means these were the leaders of the Churches the Pastors.

The Pastors are in His hands. This is why He says that you should touch not His anointed and do His prophets no harm (Psalms 105:15 ). If you are a Pastor, ensure you do not bring abomination into His vineyard so that you do not get crushed by His everlasting hands.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

Based on your works so far, what kind of reward do you think Jesus has prepared for you?

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

 

OPEN HEAVEN 7 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: SONGS OF SOLOMON 3:1-11, SONGS OF SOLOMON 4:1-16, SONGS OF SOLOMON 5:1-16, SONGS OF SOLOMON 6:1-13, SONGS OF SOLOMON 7:1-13, SONGS OF SOLOMON 8:1-14

LESSON FORTY NINE (49)
TOPIC: THE DAYS OF TRIBULATION

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,
ọThy 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

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: Almighty Father, help us to hold on to You to the end, in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 13:19-26

[19]For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

[20]And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

[21]And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:

[22]For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

[23]But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

[24]But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,

[25]And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.

[26]And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

MEMORY VERSE:
“For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” Matthew 24:21.

INTRODUCTION: The word, tribulation, means trouble or suffering. There are different kinds of tribulation mentioned in the Bible. These include: the tribulation of the disciples in the world (Jn.16:33); tribulation because of acceptance or obedience to the word of God (Matt.13:21); the tribulation on the way to the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22; Matt.7:14); earthly tribulation that is common to all (Job 5:6,7); tribulation on evil doers (Rom.2:9) and the great tribulation (Matt.24:21).

The focus of the lesson is the Great Tribulation. The Bible says it is “the mother” of all tribulations. The hardship, turmoil, distress and perplexity that would be experienced in the days of the great tribulation are unprecedented. What is the great tribulation all about? When will it be? What are the events in the days of tribulation?

TEXT REVIEW:
The following shall characterise the days of the great tribulation.
i. Uncommon affliction. (Mark 13:19).

ii. Confusion about location of Christ. (Mark 13:21).

iii. False Christ and prophet. V.22.

iv. Fake wonders and seducing tendencies. V.22.

ACTIVITY: Teacher should identify any other five strange happenings that will characterise the period of great tribulation from the passage.
i. ———————————————————–
ii. ———————————————————
iii. ———————————————————
iv. ———————————————————
v. ———————————————————

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT TRIBULATION
2. EVENTS IN DAYS OF GREAT TRIBULATION

1. UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT TRIBULATION
Teacher should explain the following identities which are the flagship of the great tribulation:
i. Great tribulation is also called the times of Jacob’s trouble (Jacob’s means the nation Israel). (Jer.30:7).

ii. The unbelieving Jews and Gentiles will partake in the great tribulation (but he i.e. Jacob, shall be saved out of it). (Jer.30:7b).

iii. It will begin after the church has been raptured and the “man of sin” i.e. the antichrist, has been revealed. (2Thess. 2:3-7).

iv. The time of the great tribulation is the “seventieth week” of the seventy weeks of Daniel. (Dan.9:24).

v. The seventy weeks are sectioned into three as follow:
a. The first seven weeks. (Dan.9:25).
b. The next sixty two weeks. (Dan.9:25).
c. The last one week. (Dan.9:25).

vi. In the last “one week” one day represent one year. Therefore, the duration of the tribulation is seven (7) years. (Dan.9:27).

vii. The first half of the one week (three and a half years) will be for full physical manifestation of the antichrist (when Antichrist will make covenant with Israel). (Dan. 9:27).

viii. The last half of the week (three and a half years) is the period when the antichrist will break his covenant, cause great abominations and desolation in the temple of God. (Dan.9:27; Dan.11:36; Matt.24:16).

ix. At the end of the second three and a half years, Christ will come again (the second coming of Christ) to reign on earth. (Mark 13:24-26; 2Thess. 2:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students to mention key points about the great tribulation according to Lesson Outline 1.

2. EVENTS IN DAYS OF GREAT TRIBULATION
The great tribulation will witness series of significant but terrifying events.
These include:
i. Unprecedented religious persecution of those who missed rapture. (Matt.24:21-22).

ii. Unparalleled global religious deception. (Matt.24:24-28).

iii. Untold global economic problems, in which only those who receive the mark of the Beast can buy or sell. (Rev.13:17-18).

iv. Series of unrighteous and abominable religious practices. (2Thess.2:3-4 & 10).

v. Intense temptation all over the world. (Rev.3:10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Mention the identities of great tribulation according to Lesson Outline 2.

SUMMARY: There are troubles for the unbelievers.

CONCLUSION: Those who have received Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour and keep themselves holy till He comes at rapture shall be delivered (through rapture) from the days of the Great tribulation. However, the sinners and the backsliders are faced with the danger of the Great tribulation. Beloved, are you truly saved from sins? Examine yourself today and be sure!

EVALUATION: What are the nature and time of the great tribulation?

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, save me from the calamity of the great tribulation. Take me to heaven when You come.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention ten (10) things about the events of the great tribulation.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. John 6:35

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING JOHN 6:30-35

30. They said therefore unto him, What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee? what dost thou work?

31. Our fathers did eat manna in the desert; as it is written, He gave them bread from heaven to eat.

32. Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven.

33. For the bread of God is he which cometh down from heaven, and giveth life unto the world.

34. Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.

35. And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

In the Old Testament, God sent down ‘manna’ which was the miraculous bread, to satisfy the Israelites hunger as they travelled through the desert. They were to pick what would be just enough for each day because if they kept any for the next, it would spoil.

However, when Jesus came to declare Himself as the bread of life, His emphasis showed the need to trust Him to satisfy our physical body, soul and spirit. He told the crowd that He was even more important to them than their daily meals.

As physical food is basic to life, so also is the spiritual food. Jesus is the spiritual bread that gives us everlasting life through our relationship with God. Today, He is inviting you into a relationship that will ensure your spiritual growth.

As you dig deep into the word of God, He will satisfy your hunger by revealing deep things of the Lord to you. The more you feed on that Bread of Life, the more you grow and become healthy spiritually; when you’re healthy, you will be more productive in all aspects of your life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

Nothing can ever satisfy a human being like Jesus – not even Cannabis, alcohol and the likes; only Jesus can.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

PASS ME NOT A GENTLE SAVIOUR

1. Pass me not, O gentle Saviour,
Hear my humble cry,
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

CHORUS
Saviour, Saviour,
Hear my humble cry;
While on others Thou art calling,
Do not pass me by.

2. Let me at Thy throne of mercy
Find a sweet relief;
Kneeling there in deep contrition,
Help my unbelief.

3. Trusting only in Thy merit,
Would I seek Thy face;
Heal my wounded, broken spirit,
Save me by Thy grace.

4. Thou the Spring of all my comfort,
More than life to me,
Whom have I on earth beside Thee?
Whom in heaven but Thee?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ROMANS 6:1-23, PSALMS 75-77

LESSON FORTY NINE (49)
TOPIC: THE DAYS OF TRIBULATION

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,
ọThy 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

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 then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” Matthew 24:21.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Mark 13:19-26

[19]For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

[20]And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

[21]And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:

[22]For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

[23]But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

[24]But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,

[25]And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.

[26]And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

INTRODUCTION: The word, tribulation, means trouble or suffering. There are different kinds of tribulation mentioned in the Bible. These include: the tribulation of the disciples in the world (Jn.16:33); tribulation because of acceptance or obedience to the word of God (Matt.13:21); the tribulation on the way to the kingdom of God (Acts 14:22; Matt.7:14); earthly tribulation that is common to all (Job 5:6,7); tribulation on evil doers (Rom.2:9) and the great tribulation (Matt.24:21).

The focus of the lesson is the Great Tribulation. The Bible says it is “the mother” of all tribulations. The hardship, turmoil, distress and perplexity that would be experienced in the days of the great tribulation are unprecedented. What is the great tribulation all about? When will it be? What are the events in the days of tribulation?

OUTLINES:
1. UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT TRIBULATION
2. EVENTS IN DAYS OF GREAT TRIBULATION

1. UNDERSTANDING THE GREAT TRIBULATION
The Great Tribulation is also called the time of Jacob’s (the nation -Israel) trouble (Jer.30:7). The unbelieving Jews (and unsaved or backslidden Gentiles) will be the candidates of the great tribulation. It will begin after the rapture of the Church and the revelation of the antichrist, the “man of sin” (2Thess.2:3-7).
The time of the great tribulation is the “seventieth week”, that is, the last one week of the seventy weeks of Daniel. The seventy weeks has three sections: the first seven weeks, the next sixty-two weeks and the last one week. There are seven days in a week. A day in the week represents one year. So the duration is seven years (Dan.9:20-27).

The first half of the last one week (the first three and a half years) will be for the full physical manifestation of the antichrist, during which he shall make a covenant with Israel (Dan.9:27). The second half of the last one week (the last three and half years) will be time of unprecedented trouble. “In the midst of the week” the antichrist shall break the covenant with Israel and practices “abomination of desolation” in the temple (Dan.9:27; Dan.11:36; Matt.24:15,16).The last three and half years of the great tribulation will culminate in the second coming of Christ to reign on earth (Mk.13:24-26; 2 Thess.2:8).

2. EVENTS IN DAYS OF GREAT TRIBULATION
The Great tribulation will witness series of significant but terrifying events.
These include:
1. Unprecedented religious persecution of those who missed rapture (Matt.24:21, 22).

2. Unparalleled global religious deception (Matt.24:24-28).

3. Untold global economic problem, in which only those who receive the mark of the Beast can buy or sell (Rev.13:17,18).

4. Series of unrighteous and abominable religious practices (2Thess.2:3, 4,10).

5. Intense temptation all over the world (Rev.3:10).

CONCLUSION: Those who have received Christ as their Lord and personal Saviour and keep themselves holy till He comes at rapture shall be delivered (through rapture) from the days of the Great tribulation. However, the sinners and the backsliders are faced with the danger of the Great tribulation. Beloved, are you truly saved from sins? Examine yourself today and be sure!

QUESTIONS: 1. Mention the events that characterise the days of Great Tribulation
2. What is the way out from Great Tribulation?

FURTHER READING: MON: Jn.16:33. TUE: Rev.2:10. WED: James 1:4.THUR: Rev.3:10. FRI: 1Jn 3:2,3. SAT: Matt.24:42. SUN: Matt.24:33.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention ten (10) things about the events of the great tribulation.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2022 MEMORIZE: For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you. Acts 17:23

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2022 BIBLE READING ACTS 10:9-20

9. On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

10. And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,

11. And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:

12. Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.

13. And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter, kill, and eat.

14. But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

15. And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.

16. This was done thrice: and the vessel was received up again into heaven.

17. Now while Peter doubted in himself what this vision which he had seen should mean, behold, the men which were sent from Cornelius had made enquiry for Simon’s house, and stood before the gate,

18. And called, and asked whether Simon, which was surnamed Peter, were lodged there.

19. While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

20. Arise therefore, and get thee down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2022 MESSAGE

God can move in different ways so we cannot put Him in a box. He can also change His mind once in a while when certain conditions are met. In Matthew 15:22-28, a gentile woman came to meet Him asking for healing for her daughter and He ignored her because she was not a Jew.

This woman persisted and met the condition of faith. Jesus then changed His mind and healed her daughter, by virtue of her faith. In John 4:7-30, the Lord Jesus met a Samaritan woman and decided to talk to her about salvation.

In those days, the Jews considered Samaritans unclean and had no dealings with them, but here was Jesus Christ Himself preaching to a Samaritan woman. The Samaritan woman became an evangelist, bringing people to meet with Jesus Christ.

God could change the way He does things while leaving the end goal constant. It is however, surprising that many Christians are set in their ways. When you are set in your ways, you limit how much God can use you.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God is where it is today because we refused to be set in our ways. When I decided to introduce musical instruments in the early days of the Church, some of the elders were opposed to it, but I showed them Psalms 150:3-5, where musical instruments were used to praise God in the Scriptures, and they yielded.

Later on, we decided to start model parishes where people who want more comfortable Church environments can worship. In every country of the world that we get to, we dont insist on doing things the same way we do in Nigeria.

For example, the Holy Ghost Service is called the Festival of Life in many other countries because they are afraid of the word Ghost. Thus we have been able to reach millions more people for Christ.

Once the goal is carefully spelt out, dont be rigid in the way it is achieved as long as you are not going against the will of God. Paul saw the people worshipping an unknown God; he did not say Throw this god away and I will introduce you to another; rather, he said I want to help you to know this unknown God. It was the same goal of winning souls, but different methods.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2022 KEY POINT

When you are set in your ways, you limit how much God can use you.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2022 HYMN

I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground”.

CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where
these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

OPEN HEAVEN 6 AUGUST 2022  IN ONE YEAR: ECCLESIASTES 9:1-18, ECCLESIASTES 10:1-20, ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10, ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14, SONGS OF SOLOMON 1:1-17, SONGS OF SOLOMON 2:1-17