LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)
TOPIC: RUNNING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANS

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEMORY VERSE:
“Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19.

BIBLE PASSAGE: PSALMS 37:3-9

[3] Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

[4] Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

[5] Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

[6] And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

[7] Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

[8] Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

[9] For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

INTRODUCTION: While there are many paths to success, not all of them are ethical or recommended for a Christian business owner because the way you define success is probably different from the way a non-believer defines it. To build a successful business, you must know the biblical principles for business success so you can use them to achieve your business goals to the glory of God.

OUTLINES:
1. BIBLICAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
2. CAUTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS

1. BIBLICAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES

Principle No.1: God owns it all. As a business owner, it is easy to think you are the boss and everything you own belongs to you. Knowing God owns it all, you will strive to do everything for His glory and shun business practices and ethics that are not pleasing to God (Hag.2:8; Ps.50:10; Deut.8:18). See your business as a means to further the gospel and the kingdom of God. Use it as a platform to witness to others.

Principle No.2: Be a Value-Giver: We should create great products and services that we would gladly purchase ourselves (Exo.28:6; Exo.31:4; Rom.12:11). Being excellent at what we do is a fantastic way to honour God and to love our neighbours. Do unto others as you want them to do to you (Matt.7:12).

Principle No.3: Take action and work hard. Do not just talk about starting a business, or changing your current marketing strategy – take action (Prov.12:24; Prov.22:29). Also, do not just complain about something when it is not working well. Go and fix it. If you are trying to reach financial independence through starting a business, working hard will help propel you towards that (Prov.10:4;14).

Principle No.4: Wisdom. You need wisdom to make the right decisions for your business, so you can avoid making irreversible or costly mistakes (James 1:5). Do not be afraid to pray for wisdom or be too proud to seek God’s direction for your business (Prov.4:7; Ps.37:23).

Principle No.5: Humility. To relate well with people especially clients or customers, you must remain humble and approachable (Prov.11:2, James 4:6).

Principle No.6: The right business skills. To grow your business, you have to be skilful (2Chron.2:8). Thankfully, it is possible to learn new skills, so there is no reason not to acquire the skills required.

Principle No.7: The right tools and resources. For example, are there tools that can increase your productivity? Do you need a website to reach more people? Do you need to invest in some business technology? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself from time to time if you want to keep growing your business (Prov.18:15).

Principle No.8: Make money honestly. Do not cheat, lie to, or scam people out of their money. Build up your business little by little (Prov.13:11). Do not be greedy of gain.

Principle No.9: Be bold and get ready to meet with people of like passion. You will need to relate with people in similar business and from other walks of life, various societal status/class, etc. You should be articulate in your presentations and negotiations (Prov.28:1; Eccl.8:1; 2Tim.1:7).

2. CAUTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS
Business ownership can become detrimental to one’s spiritual life if it becomes an idol or if the business owner is serving Mammon rather than God (Luke 12:16-21; Luke 16:13).

Some business owners become so immersed in work that they neglect family, friends, their health, and the Lord. When anything takes our total focus for an extended period of time, it can shift our lives out of balance (1Tim.6:10).

So Christian business owners must work to keep priorities straight and remember that a business with God’s blessing will fare better than one without it (Prov.10:22; 1Cor.14:40). The Lord will not tolerate our idols, so a business owner must work to keep success from becoming more important than anything else (Ex.20:4).

When a business owner’s motive is selfish or sin-based, the business will not enjoy God’s blessings and may become a hindrance to God’s plan for the owner’s life (Jer.18:9-10).

CONCLUSION: Christians need to take the lead and build the next Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention five (5) biblical business principles.
2. What are the cautions Christian business owners must note?

FURTHER READING: MON: Ps.107:23. TUE: Prov.3:14. WED: Prov. 22:29. THUR: Isa.23:18. FRI: Matt.13:45. SAT: 1Thess.4:11. SUN: James 4:13-14.

ASSIGNMENT: Write five (5) benefits of imbibing biblical business principles.

LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)
TOPIC: RUNNING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANS

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 give me great business idea

BIBLE PASSAGE: PSALMS 37:3-9.
[3] Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.

[4] Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.

[5] Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

[6] And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.

[7] Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.

[8] Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.

[9] For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth.

MEMORY VERSE: “Nevertheless the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.” 2 Timothy 2:19.

INTRODUCTION: While there are many paths to success, not all of them are ethical or recommended for a Christian business owner because the way you define success is probably different from the way a non-believer defines it. To build a successful business, you must know the biblical principles for business success so you can use them to achieve your business goals to the glory of God.

TEXT REVIEW: Psalms 37:3-9.
Our Bible passage for today’s lesson exposes some conditions for success in life and their benefits.
A. Condition: Trust in the Lord and do good. V3a.
Benefit: You will dwell in the land and enjoy God’s goodness. V3b.

B. Condition: Delight yourself in the Lord. V4a.
Benefit: ………………………………………….V4b.

C. Conditions: Commit ………………….Vs 5a-5b.
Benefit: ………………………………………….V5c.
Benefit: …………………….. …………………..V6.

D. Conditions: i .Trust in the Lord and wait patiently for his help. V7a.
ii. …………………………………………………..V7b.
iii. …………………….. …………………………..V8.

E. The end of the wicked is destruction but those who fulfil these conditions will inherit the earth. V9.

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. BIBLICAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
2. CAUTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS

1. BIBLICAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES
Teacher should allow students to discuss how Christians can do business in a godly way and guide the class through the following points:

Principle No.1: God owns it all. As a business owner, it is easy to think you are the boss and everything you own belongs to you. Knowing God owns it all, you will strive to do everything for his glory and shun business practices and ethics that are not pleasing to God (Hag.2:8; Ps.50:10; Deut.8:18). See your business as a means to further the gospel and the kingdom of God. Use it as a platform to witness to others.

Principle No.2: Be a Value-Giver: We should create great products and services that we would gladly purchase ourselves (Ex.28:6; Ex.31:4; Rom.12:11). Being excellent at what we do is a fantastic way to honour God and to love our neighbours. Do unto others as you want them to do to you (Matt.7:12).

Principle No.3: Take action and work hard. Do not just talk about starting a business or changing your current marketing strategy – take action (Prov.12:24; Prov.22:29). Also, do not just complain about something when it is not working well, go and fix it. If you are trying to reach financial independence through starting a business, working hard will help propel you towards that (Prov.10:4; 14).

Principle No.4: Wisdom. You need wisdom to make the right decisions for your business, so you can avoid making irreversible or costly mistakes (James 1:5). Do not be afraid to pray for wisdom or be too proud to seek God’s direction for your business (Prov.4:7; Ps.37:23).

Principle No.5: Humility. To relate well with people especially clients or customers, you must remain humble and approachable (Prov.11:2, James 4:6).

Principle No.6: The right business skills: To grow your business, you have to be skilful (2Chron.2:8). Thankfully, it is possible to learn new skills, so there is no reason not to acquire the skills required.

Principle No.7: The right tools and resources. For example, are there tools that can increase your productivity? Do you need a website to reach more people? Do you need to invest in some business technology? These are the types of questions you should ask yourself from time to time if you want to keep growing your business (Prov.18:15).

Principle No.8: Make money honestly. Do not cheat, lie to, or scam people out of their money. Build up your business little by little (Prov.13:11). Do not be greedy of gain.

Principle No.9: Be bold and get ready to meet with people of like passion. You will need to relate with people in similar business and from other walks of life, various societal status/class, etc. You should be articulate in your presentations and negotiations (Prov.28:1; Eccl.8:1; 2Tim.1:7).

2.CAUTIONS FOR CHRISTIAN BUSINESS OWNERS
i. Business ownership can become detrimental to one’s spiritual life if it becomes an idol or if the business owner is serving Mammon rather than God (Luke 12:16-21; Luke 16:13).

ii. Some business owners become so immersed in work that they neglect family, friends, their health, and the Lord.
iii. When anything takes our total focus for an extended period of time, it can shift our lives out of balance (1Tim.6:10).

iii. Christian business owners must work to keep priorities straight and remember that a business with God’s blessing will fare better than one without it (Prov.10:22; 1Cor.14:40).

iv. The Lord will not tolerate our idols, so a business owner must work to keep success from becoming more important than anything else (Ex.20:4).

v. When a business owner’s motive is selfish or sin-based, the business will not enjoy God’s blessings and may become a hindrance to God’s plan for the owner’s life (Jer.18:9-10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss some businesses a Christian should not venture into.

SUMMARY: For a business to thrive God has to be fully involved.

CONCLUSION: Christians need to take the lead and build the next Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft.

EVALUATION: Mention five (5) Biblical principles for Christian business owners.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please make me a successful Christian business owner.

ASSIGNMENT: Write five (5) benefits of imbibing biblical business principles.

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL SUNDAY 17 APRIL 2022

LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)
TOPIC: PREPARING FOR ETERNITY

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1. I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their a rms
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 prepare me for eternity.

MEMORY VERSE: “But has it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him” 1 corinthians 2:9

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

1. And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

2. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.

3. And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.

4. And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

5. That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

6. Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought:

7. But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory:

8. Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

9. But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

10. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

11. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.

13. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man’s wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

14. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.

15. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man.

16. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: While the dictionary describe eternity as an existence without end or time infinite, the Bible explains it deeper as it described eternity as place/situation that no eye has seen,nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who loves him.

There is a preparation that will take you throughout history people have wanted to know what will happen in the future there is a lot mystery attached to the eternal life of the Christian so much so that it was still hidden from the saints of old; thus it sands as a big question to be answered in an all important exam

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16
i. We need to listen to the word of wisdom to guide
ii. Run away from sin.

LESSON OUTLINE:
EXAMINATION HINTS TO PREPARING FOR ETERNITY:
1. John was stopped from revealing certain points of the vision.

2. An angel told Daniel that something he saw were not to be revealed Daniel 12:9

3. Jesus told his disciples that the time of the end is known only by God, Mark 13:32-33.

HOW DO WE PREPARE
1. God has revealed all that we need to live for Him in His Word/Scripture, first we must have the sonship of God through Christ new birth.

2. The Holy Spirit will also help to understand the FUTURE

3. Courage to press on in difficult times of trials/tribulations

4. To endure hardship, to avoid giving in to temptation.

ACTIVITY: Discuss why some believers don’t prepare for eternity?

SUMMARY: As a believer, we should be prepared for eternity, it lies in our hands.

CONCLUSION: We have an examination in our hands about eternity, like many exam questions many have not seen but there are preparatory days we must all take from the word of God, are you prepared for this everlasting exam test?

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father thank you for the salvation of my soul, please help me to grow in faith and never to be stagnant in my walk with you in Jesus name.

2. Father on my eternity journey help me to have evidence always of answered prayers

3. Father help us to sincerely bear fruits to present to you in our journey to eternity

4. Father please reveal to me every day the secrets of being ever ready for eternity

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK :
MONDAY: You must be Holy, Leviticus 19:1-2

TUESDAY: How weak shows who we are, Proverb 20:11

WEDNESDAY: Run the race for eternity today, Hebrew 12:1-4

THURSDAY: You can prepare for eternity with His words act on it word, James 1:21-27

FRIDAY: Eternity is marathon race, Daniel 7:16-18

SATURDAY: Persecution will only make your story

SUNDAY: Praising God always can be your source of relief 1 Thes.5:18

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a curse; Deuteronomy 11:26

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING GALATIANS 3:13-14

13. Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth ona tree:

14. That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

Welcome to a today’s devotional Beloved, happy weekend. We’re excited to have you here again.

Thank you for joining us in today’s Open Heavens Devotional.

Today, we continue looking into the blessings of the victory on Calvary. What are blessings and curses? Todays devotional takes an expository look into these terms and how they affect us.

May the eyes of your understanding be enlightened as you read through in Jesus name.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am blessed and not cursed. God has blessed me, therefore every form of Curse spoken over my life is rendered null and void because Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Yesterday, we started to discuss the blessings from the victory at Calvary, and we identified two out of the numerous blessings that accrued to us from it.

Today, we shall be asking ourselves a couple of questions to better understand the implication of these blessings. These questions are:
(1) What is a Curse? (2) What is a Blessing?

A curse is a condition in which unseen forces that hinder progress attack a fellow, with the aim of destroying him or her.

Classic characteristics of a curse are found in Deuteronomy 28:15-20, the last verse of which reads: “The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.”

A lot of lessons are embedded in the Scripture above. One, God does not witch-hunt anyone. He would warn before placing a curse on anyone just as He did in the case of Adam and Eve, though they still fell for the devils trick, leading to the fulfilment of the predicted curses.

Two, the Lord reveals the reason for a curse disobedience to divine law, ungodliness and all wickedness associated with it. A blessing, on the other hand, is a result of unseen forces, summoned in heaven and sent to the earth to support the beneficiary to succeed, even where others are failing.

A classic example is Jacobs blessing in Genesis 27:28-29 which reads: “Therefore God give thee of the dew of heaven, and the fatness of the earth, and plenty of corn and wine: Let people serve thee, and nations bow down to thee: be lord over thy brethren, and let thy mother’s sons bow down to thee: cursed be every one that curseth thee, and blessed be he that blesseth thee.”

Beloved, if you desire the blessings of Calvary in your life, come to Jesus and truly surrender your life to Him. His blessings will indeed prosper you without adding any form of sorrow (Proverbs 10:22).

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

If you want to be blessed, come to Jesus by faith today.

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2022 HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 18:1-46, 1 KINGS 19:1-21, 1 KINGS 20:1-43

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

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

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

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Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 15 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a believer in Christ Jesus as the Son of God, therefore, I receive the blessing of Abraham through Jesus Christ; I receive and enjoy the promise of the Spirit through faith. By the blessings of Calvary, I have victory over sin, over the devil and over death in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I receive the blessing of Abraham through Jesus Christ; I receive and enjoy the promise of the Spirit through faith.

I decree and declare that by the blessings of Calvary, I have victory over sin, over the devil and over death in Jesus name

I decree and declare my family is kept from evil by the mercy of the Lord in Jesus name.

I decree: everything that has hindered the fulfilment of my dreams must be destroyed today, in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I experience healing and total wholeness in every area of my life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the life I live is a life of Christ therefore no lies from the pit of hell can rule over me, in Jesus’ name.

Our father in heaven, bless your son and his entire household, Pastor E.A. Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these prayers.

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

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 3:20-21

20. For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

21. Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

One remarkable thing about my Lord Jesus was that He had to die for sins He never committed. He bore the sins of the whole world and offered Himself as a sacrificial lamb. Why? Hebrews 9:22 explains that except blood (which is life) is shed, no sin will be forgiven.

In other words, except something dies to replace the sinner, he/she will die for his/her own sins. Jesus died to shed His blood for your sins. He suffered shame, mockery, pain and ultimate death for our sake.

Another reason for Jesus’ death is the law of harvest. God understands that the quality of your harvest is determined by the quality of your seed, so because He wanted more children, He gave up His only begotten Son (John 3:16).

Had He sent angels, He would not have felt the pain of losing His Son, but He gave His special gift that would connect His heart to the harvest – His adopted children.

Jesus volunteered to die in your place to show the devil how special you are to God. If you are yet to be born again, it means you don’t appreciate that sacrifice of His. Appreciate His love by surrendering your life to Him today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Lord Jesus, thank You for dying for me and taking away my sins. Thank You for the hope of eternal life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2022 HYMN

IN CHRIST ALONE

1. In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand.

2. In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live.
Bought with the precious blood of Christ.

3. There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4. No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here, in the power of Christ, I stand.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 15:1-32, 1 SAMUEL 17-18

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 15 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 15 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a believer in Christ Jesus as the Son of God, therefore, I receive the blessing of Abraham through Jesus Christ; I receive and enjoy the promise of the Spirit through faith. By the blessings of Calvary, I have victory over sin, over the devil and over death in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

I thank you Lord for the victory at Calvary. For the fiercest battle in history, the one fought by my Lord Jesus at Calvary in which He defeated sin, Satan and death.

Thank you Father for this great price that purchased eternal life for me and everyone who believes in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I ask for your mercy today. Let the blood on Calvary wash all my sins away. Forgive me in Jesus name.

Father, as the supreme price has been paid, let every activity of the serpent (the devil) in my life be crushed and destroyed in the name of Jesus.

Oh lord, as Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law, let every curse in my life be broken in Jesus mighty name!

Father, let the blessings of Abraham be evident in my life. By the reason of your sacrifice for me, let blessings fill my life in Jesus Name.

Father, please let all the blessings of the victory at Calvary be mine today, in Jesus name.

Father, by your mercy, let everything I do prosper in Jesus mighty name.

Father, please have mercy on me. Help me overcome all my problems, in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, bless your servant Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him guide him on the path and help him remain focused and bless his entire household, 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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree: Galatians 3:13

OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING REVELATION 1:12-18

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 witha 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.

Good morning beloved, Happy weekend.
Thank you for joining us in today’s Open Heavens Devotional.

The death of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ is the greatest sacrifice ever made. One so great that it purchased numerous blessings for us. What are these blessings and how can they be accessed?

Find out in the devotional below. And don’t forget to say the prayers and declarations.

Don’t keep the word to yourself. Share this blessing with other believers by saving this website (rccgonline.org) and sharing the link by using the share button below. And don’t forget to go through the prayers and declarations of the day.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a believer in Christ Jesus as the Son of God, therefore, I receive the blessing of Abraham through Jesus Christ; I receive and enjoy the promise of the Spirit through faith. By the blessings of Calvary, I have victory over sin, over the devil and over death in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

We should thank God for the victory at Calvary. The fiercest battle in history is the one fought by our Lord Jesus at Calvary in which He defeated sin, Satan and death.

The battleground was set in Genesis 3:1-15 and the seed of the woman finally crushed the head of the old serpent and declared, It is finished, as He paid the supreme price (John 19:30).

There are numerous blessings from the sacrifice at Calvary. The first is deliverance from the curse of the law. The Law came as a schoolmaster, according to Galatians 3:10, Galatians 3:13, Galatians 3:24-25.

The law is the weapon that our accuser – the devil, uses to condemn us, according to Revelation 12:10 which says: “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”

Another beautiful thing about the battle at Calvary is that it brings the blessings of Abraham to the entire world.

The blessings that had been the exclusive inheritance of the Jews became available to the gentiles also, according to Galatians 3:14 which says: “That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.”

Thus, the blessings of Calvary have given us victory over sin, over the devil and over death. However, even beyond that, the events at Calvary gave us the right to call the Almighty God Father.

Beloved, the only way to access the blessings of the victory at Calvary is to surrender your life completely to Jesus Christ. Obeying all His commandments demonstrates that you truly love Him, and this qualifies you to access the blessings of Calvary.

 

OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please let all the blessings of the victory at Calvary be mine today, in Jesus name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2022 HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 14:1-31, 1 KINGS 15:1-34, 1 KINGS 16:1-34, 1 KINGS 17:1-24

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 14 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 14 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am merciful and kind to people, therefore I obtain mercy in time of need. I will never be stranded and left without help. Before a need arises for me, mercy will show up to speak for me. I drop every confidence in the flesh and I bask in the mercy of God in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Everlasting God I worship you today because you are the one that was, the one that is, and the one to come. Be glorified oh Lord in the name of Jesus.

My father, I come humbly before you and I ask that you forgive my trespasses. Search my heart, purge it and wash me clean oh Lord.

Father, I desire your mercy in my life. Father please, have mercy upon me in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to show mercy to people that I too might obtain mercy in Jesus name.

Father, help to fear and reverence you always. May I never be too familiar with you in Jesus Name.

Lord, I commit my family members unto your hands. Take care of them. Lead them in the right way to go even as they go about their daily activities for today in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me never to stray from the path of righteousness. May I never dwell in the congregation of the dead in Jesus mighty name.

Oh Lord, help me to remain in this light that you have called me to in Jesus name.

Father, keep me rooted in you. Let me hold on firmly to this faith I have received. Help me never to backslide in Jesus mighty name.

Oh Lord, keep me and family and hide us in you. May we never seek pleasure in the world and may we never become objects of mockery to the devil in Jesus mighty name.

Lord, please deliver me from all forms of captivity by Your work of grace, in Jesus’ name.

May the work of grace flow freely in my life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, by your mercy, let everything I do prosper in Jesus mighty name.

Father, please have mercy on me. Help me overcome all my problems, in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, bless your servant Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him guide him on the path and help him remain focused and bless his entire household, 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.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 1 John 5:14

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING JAMES 5:16-18

16. Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

17. Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months.

18. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 14 April 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Many Christians don’t know that the power to change situations, circumstances, events and the world in general lies in their hands. Some who know this truth hardly put it into action.

Some people brag about being empowered over the devil and being seated with Christ in Heavenly places but refuse to act accordingly. If you have a weapon to defend yourself when robbers burgle your house but refuse to use it and get robbed, who is to blame?.

When Elijah was confronted with a challenge of changing the three and a half years of draught to fruitfulness, he didn’t fold his hands, nag, complain, cry or blame God, rather, he bowed, put his head between his knees and prayed fervently.

He kept sending his servant to check for signs of rain as he prayed and by the seventh time, the clouds had gathered.

The Bible says Elijah was a man of like passions – that is, he was a human being just like you. God will not intervene in any situation you don’t invite Him into. You too can change your situation through prayers. Invite the Lord into your life, family and nation through effectual and fervent prayers today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, endow me with the power to pray effectively always.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 14 APRIL 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 14 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 14:25-35, 1 SAMUEL 15:1-35, 1 SAMUEL 16:1-23