OPEN HEAVEN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:3

OPEN HEAVEN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING JOHN 1:1-3

1. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

2. The same was in the beginning with God.

3. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 MESSAGE

The Bible is full of Scriptures to support the power in the word of God. Light came into existence through the power of Gods spoken word (Genesis 1:3), also the entire universe was made by the Word of God.

Our God is the creator of heaven and earth, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, the One who knows all things and specializes in bringing to pass the impossible. All power in heaven and on earth belongs to Him – that is why He is called the Almighty God.

While it is impossible for anyone to fully understand the might and majesty of God, a better understanding of His creative power, wisdom, and authority could be made visible by considering the works of His hands, according to Psalms 8:3-4 Considering the almightiness of God therefore, whenever He says yes, one cannot help but wonder why anybody would want to oppose Him.

Since the fall of man, mankind has been found in opposition to the Almighty God, to their own detriment. Humanity is used to striving with God from the very beginning.

Striving with God is the fruitless opposition of the ungodly to the will of God. It is also the struggle of the righteous with Gods commandments as they seek to obey it.

However, the striving of the wicked with God is usually the result of a guilty conscience. To this end, Genesis 4:9 says, And the Lord said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brothers keeper?.

Many Christians today are equally striving with God by holding a view that is contrary to the word of God. Anybody striving against God can never succeed. God says in Isaiah 46:10, My counsel shall stand, And I will do all my pleasure.

Also Proverbs 19:21 says, There are many devices in a mans heart; Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. Do not resist the Holy Spirit or be found arguing with God. Don’t ever try to attack Gods people or practice unbelief, lest you be found guilty of striving with God.

The creative power of our Sovereign God is as potent as ever, and our God still rules the affairs of the universe today. He is the ultimate controller of everything in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. Forever, His word is settled in heaven (Psalms 119:89).

OPEN HEAVEN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please have Your way in my life and the world in general, in Jesus name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 HYMN

JESUS MY LORD MY GOD MY ALL

1. Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all,
hear me, blest Savior, when I call;
hear me, and from thy dwelling place
pour down the riches of thy grace.

CHORUS
Refrain: Jesus, my Lord, I thee adore;
O make me love thee more and more.

2. Jesus, too late I thee have sought;
how can I love thee as I ought?
And how extol thy matchless fame,
the glorious beauty of thy name?

3. Jesus, what didst thou find in me
that thou hast dealt so lovingly?
How great the joy that thou hast brought,
so far exceeding hope or thought!

4. Jesus, of thee shall be my song;
to thee my heart and soul belong;
all that I have or am is thine,
and thou, blest Savior, thou art mine.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NUMBERS 27:1-23, NUMBERS 28:1-31

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 FEBRUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. Timothy 2:22

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING 1 JOHN 2:16-17

16. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

17. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.

Adults Version: Open Heavens 19 February 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 FEBRUARY 2022 MESSAGE

Lust is a strong craving or desire, often of a sexual nature. It is a violation of Gods perfect will because it redirects people from God and His plans for mankind, to their own selfish desires.

Having an attraction towards someone at first sight is not a sin but when you keep thinking about the persons appearance or the shape of his/her body, then that is lust and it can lead to fornication.

For example, David saw Bathsheba bathing from the rooftop. He looked on while she was having her bath, nurtured his lust and eventually committed adultery with her.

If you give lust a little space in your heart, it will take over the whole of your life and in no time, you would commit a sexual sin.

Beloved, for you to conquer lust, you must guard your heart diligently so that the actions that your thoughts produce will lead to commendation before God and not condemnation.

The only way to achieve this is by meditating on Gods word constantly; it will help you to see everyone, (especially the opposite sex) and everything, as God does.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 FEBRUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT

You can’t stop the opposite sex from walking around but you can guard your heart from lusting after them.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 FEBRUARY 2022 HYMN

STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

1. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
Ye soldiers of the Cross!
Lift high His royal banner;
It must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
The trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day;
Ye that are men now serve Him
Against unnumbered foes;
Let courage rise with danger,
And strength to strength oppose.

3. Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
Stand in His strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own:
Put on the gospel armour,
And watching unto prayer;
Where duty calls, or danger,
Be never wanting there.

4. Stand up! stand up for Jesus!
The strife will not be long;
This day the noise of battle,
The next the victor’s song;
To him that overcometh,
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
Shall reign eternally.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MARK 3:1-35, NUMBERS 1:1-54, NUMBERS 2:1-34

Thank you for joining us today. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

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

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

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I recieve the gift of forgiveness as a powerful aid in moving any form of mountain in my life. Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare today will be a great day. This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare I am a person of great hope and faith. In every situation I face today, I will be confident and know what I am to do in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that any structure or object purposely designed to impede movement, interfere with communication, prevent understanding, and ultimately obstruct progress in my life is destroyed in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare every equipment I need to pull down spiritual and physical mountains is granted unto me in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that my faith and my prayers avail much and produce the expected results in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I ‘m forgiving and loving. Unforgiveness will not hinder my prayers in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that my heart is softened and I forgive everyone who has hurt me regardless of how deep in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that God purges my heart of every sin and unforgiveness that may want to hinder my prayers in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I receive the answers to my prayers in the spiritual realm and I have them in the physical in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare I receive the grace to trust God and know that he is working even when I can’t see it in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare the miracle worker works miracles in my life today in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare every scheme of the wicked one, crafted to oppose, disturb, attack, pull down, work against, or constitute a barrier to the success of an individual or project, is turned into foolishness in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that all barriers, gates, walls, poverty, sickness, slavery, sieges, and imprisonment are taken away from my life in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare every physical or spiritual mountain making it difficult for me to progress and succeed in life is taken away from me in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare hardship, time-wasting, stagnancy, barrenness, fruitless efforts, procrastination, and failure are far from my household in Jesus’ name!

I decree and declare that God steps into every difficult situation in my life now that is proving impossible. Let impossibilities become possibilities in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare anyone perpetrating evil in my life , the wind of God blows and confuses them and their crafts in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare every problem in my life is surmounted by the power of God in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare every situation causing me suffering and pain is brought to an end in the name of Jesus.

Lord I ask that You bless everyone connected to this website doing Your work. Reward and lift them in the name of Jesus.

My Father and my God, bless Your son, Pastor E.A Adeboye; may none of his words fall to the ground, 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!

Beloved, thank you for joining us today. 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 19 February 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 19 February 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I recieve the gift of forgiveness as a powerful aid in moving any form of mountain in my life. Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

My father and my Lord, the creator of heaven and the earth; all power in heaven and on earth belongs to you. I worship you this morning in Jesus’ name.

Lord, you are greater than the greatest, you are the Almighty. Your ability to move mountains and destroy barriers in my life is not in doubt. I exalt your holy name oh Lord in Jesus’ name.

Father, I ask that you forgive me for all my unrighteousness before you. Look upon me with mercy and forgive me. Cleanse me in Jesus’ name.

Father, today I ask for a provision of every equipment I need to move the difficult mountains in my life. Equip me with them in the Name of Jesus!

Oh Lord, let these prayers mixed with our faith, cause every mountain in our lives to be moved in the name of Jesus!

Father, take everything that may be hindering my prayers from being answered away from my life in Jesus’ name!

Oh Lord, take unforgiveness away from my life. Help me to live a life of total forgiveness just as you have forgiven me, so that my prayers will be answered in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me to let go of hurt no matter how deep and forgive people in Jesus name!

Oh Lord, forgive me for the sin of unforgiveness and don’t let it hinder my prayers in the name of Jesus!

Oh Lord search my heart and know my ways. See if there be any evil or unforgiveness therein. Cleanse me from any unrighteousness and let me prayers not be an abomination before you in Jesus’ name!

Oh Lord according to your word in Mark 11:24, every prayer I am saying today, I believe that I have received that answer spiritually and I have them physically in the name of Jesus!

Oh Lord, even if I still see the mountain seemingly unmoved even after praying, I believe that you are working and I will see the manifestation very soon. Help me to believe you wholeheartedly and leave the battle to you in the mighty name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to remember that I am not the miracle worker; my role is to pray with confidence in you, the Almighty God who has the power to answer prayers. Perform this miracle in the name of Jesus!

My Father and my Lord, every structure or object purposely designed to impede my movement, interfere with communication, prevent understanding, and ultimately obstruct progress in my life, let it be destroyed by your wisdom and power in the mighty name of Jesus!

Oh Lord, every scheme and counsel of the wicked ones created to oppose, disturb, attack, pull down, work against, or constitute a barrier to my success, let it be turned to foolishness in the mighty name of Jesus!

Father, every mountain in my life represented by barriers, gates, walls, poverty, sickness, slavery, sieges, and imprisonment, arise and erase in the mighty name of Jesus!

My father and my God, u bring every physical and spiritual mountain before you today. Let every mountain hindering my success be made plain in the name of Jesus!

Father erase hardship, time-wasting, stagnancy, barrenness, fruitless efforts, procrastination, and failure from my life in the mighty name of Jesus!

Father, I know that any situation that seems insurmountable is only so for human efforts. With you everything is possible. Therefore let every impossible situation in my life be made possible in the name of Jesus!

Oh Lord, I have faith in you. Like your word says, let every mountain in my life be moved because of my faith. And if my faith is lacking, father help my unbelief in Jesus’ name.

I join my faith with God’s servant’s Pastor E A Adeboye and every person saying these prayers on these site and we command every mountain on our paths to be moved in Jesus’ name.

My Lord and my God I thank You for Pastor E.A Adeboye. Thank You for this great father of faith. I ask and pray that You strengthen him. I pray that You open up the heavens to answer all of his prayers.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (rccgonline.org) I pray that everyone that has offered themselves as vessels to be used by You Lord, that You shower Your grace and mercy upon them in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless everyone that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the family involved in setting this platform (rccgonline.org) on fire for You. Father I ask that You lift them high above the storms around them and multiply Your grace towards them.

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).

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These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

LESSON TWENTY-FIVE (25)
TOPIC: KINGDOMNOMICS (PART 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to understand how to maximise the resources available for my success in life.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:14-17.

[14] And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

[15] For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

[16] And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

[17] Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

MEMORY VERSE: “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD Of hosts.” Haggai 2:a.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In the previous lesson, we learnt about entities in kingdomnomics which include God, Man (believers) and Resources as well as highlighted some Economic principles in the kingdom.

Today, we shall be considering the Biblical position on the basic factors of production, with a view to guiding believers on what their disposition should be towards them.

TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 13:14-17
God spoke to Abram after Lot was separated
from him and made an everlasting covenant
with Abram.

A. He told Abram to lift up his eyes and look
towards the north, south, east and west …..V14.
B. For ….V 15.
C.That He will make Abram’s seed as the dust of the earth ….. V16a.
i. So that if a man …. V16b.
ii. Then shall Abram’s ….V16c.
D. He told Abram to arise, ……V17a.
He will ….V17b.

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: LAND AND LABOUR

1. LAND
A. Description
In a literal sense, land is regarded as soil.
However, in economics, land refers to a natural resource that can be utilised to produce income.
Land is a useful factor of production, but is available in limited quantity.

B. God owns all lands as well as the materials and the forces which nature gives freely for man’s aid, in land, water, air, light and heat (Ps. 24:1; Ex. 9:29; 1 Cor. 10:26).

C. God gave man the land to explore and possess (Gen.13:14-17; Ps.115:16).

D. It is important for believers to:
I Ask God for the appropriate location to dwell or do business (Gen.2:15: 12:1; 26:2,12).

II Put land into profitable use (Prov.12:11).

III Appreciate God for making the land fruitful (Ps.67:5-6; Lk.12:16-21).

IV Understand that no land is barren; every land is created for a purpose (mining, agriculture, tourism, and so
on).

V Know however, that we only have people who are barren in ideas on how to maximise the use of the land (2 Kgs.2:21).

LABOUR
A. Description
i Labour constitutes one of the important factors of production.

ii This factor involves human services and efforts for the production of goods or services.

iii In economic terms, a work, physical or mental, carried out for monetary purpose is called labour.

B. God wants man to work (Gen. 2:15; Eccl.9:10; 1 Thess, 4:11).

C. The benefits are:
I God promises sweet sleep and rest for a labouring believer (Ex.20:9; Eccl.5:12; Matt.11:28)

II In all labour, there is profit (Prov.13:11; Prov.14:23; Eph.4:28).

III The labour of the righteous adds value to lives (Prov. 10:16).

IV The Bible says that there shall be no labour loss (Isa.62:8).

V When we plant we shall eat of the fruit thereof, when we build, we shall inhabit (Ps.128:2; Isa. 65:21-23).

D. Believers must not rule out God in their endeavours because only God can crown their labour with success (Ps.127:1).

E. Above all, believers should labour to inherit the kingdom of God (John.6:27).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Proverbs 13:11 says: “Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished:
but he that gathereth by labour shall increase”. Class should mention ways people gather wealth by vanities.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEUR

1. CAPITAL
A. Description: In this context, capital refers to money used for income creation purposes.

B. God owns the gold, silver and every resource that can be converted to money (Hag. 2:8; Ps.50:10).

C. Money is good, the Bible says money answers all things (Eccl.10:19) and it is a defence (Eccl.7:12). However:

I Believers should guide against excessive pursuit of money (Prov.13:11; 22:1; 1 Tim.6:10).

II Money should not be spent anyhow, it should be planned (Luke 14:28-30).

III In kingdom economics, believers should put God first (Matt.6:33) in their daily pursuit for money and learn to acquire money legitimately and not at all cost.

IV Believers must remember that they cannot serve God and mammon (Matt.6:24).

2. ENTREPRENEUR
A. Description: An individual, who creates
an enterprise is called entrepreneur.

B. A child of God is expected to be a creator/innovator of good things which include viable business endeavour (Eph.2:10; 2 Tim. 1:7). He/she:

I Should equally be able to maximise the use of all other factors of production.

II ls expected to pay his workers as at when due (Deut. 24:14-15; 1Tim.5:18; Lk.10:7).

III Should not be dubious in his/her dealing (Prov.11:1, 3; 28:8; James 5:4).

C. Equally important is the fact that:

I lt is the blessing of God that enriches (Prov.10:22).

II The success or failure of an enterprise depends on the efficiency of the entrepreneur (Prov.22:29; 27:23).

III An entrepreneur needs to be focused on adapting himself/herself according to the changes taking place in the national economy, industries, and markets (Acts 16:14a).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss
the importance of Land, Labour and Capital
to the believer as an entrepreneur.

SUMMARY: The knowledge of the Biblical position on the basic factors of production will guide the believer as an entrepreneur to achieve prosperity.

CONCLUSION: God owns all factors of production (Ps.24:1); put Him first in all your endeavours (Matt.6:33). You shall not only be profitable here you would also lay up treasures in heaven.

EVALUATION: Explain the Biblical position
on the basic factors of production.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, teach me to effectively combine the resources at my disposal for maximum productivity.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) people in
the Bible that gathered wealth by vanity with
a scriptural reference each.

LESSON TWENTY FIVE (25)
TOPIC: GREAT THINGS CAN STILL COME OUT OF NAZARETH

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 arms5
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 great things come out of our Nazareth.

MEMORY VERSE: “And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Phillip saith unto him, Come and see”. John 1:46

BIBLE TEXT: John 1:45-49

45. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.

46. And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

47. Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!

48. Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

49. Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: After the death of Samson as Nazarene in Judge 16:31, Nazareth became byword. The statement of Nathanael in today’s memory verse is a pointer to this fact. However, when His (Jesus) parents bought Him back from Egypt, they settled in Nazareth, Matthew 2:23.

On this note, Jesus Christ became a Nazarene and Nazareth was prominent again. Even if there is nothing to write home about you, your family or town, from now on Phillip’s response to Nathanael “Come and see”; greatness will be your portion.

TEXT REVIEW: John 1:45-49.

LESSON OUTLINES:
TOWNS OR CITIES THAT WERE NOT RECKONED WITHOUT BEENGOD MADE THEM GREAT.

1. BETHLEHEM: “And thou bethlehem, inthr land of Judah, art not least among the Princeof Judah: for the of thee shall come a Gover, that shall rule my people Israel”. Matthew 2:6

2. SAMARIA: John 4:49-40, Acts 8:5-8; “And there was a great joy in that city”. Acts8:8.

3. ZION: 2 Sam.6-7 “Nevertheless Daivd took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of Daivd” 2 Sam.5:7″.

WHAT HAVE BROUGHT THE CHANGES?
The above cities and towns that had positive turn around had contact with the destiny Changer Himself – Jesus Christ while others received changes because the people whose destinies were transformed went back to the place. Joshua 1:3 “Every place that the sole of your foot shall trend upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses”.

ACTIVITY: Discuss the great changes that can come our of our Nazareth.

SUMMARY: Great things will come out of our Nazareth.

CONCLUSION: No city or town that associates itself with Christ can end up in crisis. Therefore, like Nazareth that received the Lord Jesus Christ. Any city or town that allows Christ into their land through the Gospel being preached to them, GREAT THINGS WILL BE FOUND THERE.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, let there be light in our villages, town and cities in Jesus’ mighty name.

2. Father, please let there be great turn around in our communities from now on, in Jesus’ mighty name.

3. Father, like you prayed for Peter, pray for Daddy and Mummy G.O. in Jesus’ mighty name.

4. Father, please help RCCG at a time as this, in the Jesus’ mighty name.

5. Individual request.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Read and Pray this verse Acts 1:8 Ask for the power.

TUESDAY: Pray for mercy and salvation over those communities that Gospel has not yet reached.

WEDNESDAY: Decree to possess for christ any where your feet shall touch according to Joshua 1:3

THURSDAY: Make covenant today with the Lord never to go to bed without praying for a community.

FRIDAY: Draw out to plan on how you will reach out to the communities.

SATURDAY: Study John 4:1-end.

SUNDAY: Thank for His mercies.

LESSON TWENTY-FIVE (25)
TOPIC: KINGDOMNOMICS (PART 2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEMORY VERSE: “The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD Of hosts.” Haggai 2:a.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:14-17.

[14] And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:

[15] For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

[16] And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.

[17] Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In the previous lesson, we learnt about entities in kingdomnomics which include God, Man (believers) and Resources as well as highlighted some Economic principles in the kingdom.

Today, we shall be considering the Biblical position on the basic factors of production, with a view to guiding believers on what their disposition should be towards them.

OUTLINES
1. LAND AND LABOUR
2. CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEUR LAND AND LABOUR
In literary sense, land is regarded as soil. However, in economics, land refers to a natural resource that can be utilised to produce income. It is a useful factor of production and it is available in limited quantity.

God owns all lands as well as the materials and the forces which nature gives freely for man’s aid, in land, water, air, light and heat (Ps.24:1; Ex.9:29; 1Cor.10:26). God gives land to man to explore and possess (Gen.13:14-17; Ps.115:16).

It is important for believers to ask God for the appropriate location to dwell or do business (Gen.2:15; Gen.12:1; Gen.26:2, 12).

Believers must put land into profitable use (Prov.12:11) and appreciate God for making the land fruitful (Ps.67:5-6; Lk.12:16-21). No land is barren; every land is created for a purpose (mining, agriculture, tourism, and so on).

However, we only have people who are barren in ideas on how to maximise the use of the land (2 Kgs.2:21).

Labour constitutes one of the important factors of production. This factor involves human services and efforts for the production of goods or services. In economic terms, a work, physical or mental, carried out for monetary purpose is called labour.

God wants man to work (Gen.2:15; Eccl.9:10; 1Thess, 4:11). God promises sweet sleep and rest for a labouring believer (Ex.20:9; Eccl.5:12; Matt.11:28). In all labour, there is profit (Prov.13:11; Prov.14:23; Eph 4:28).

The labour of the righteous adds value to lives (Prov.10:16). The Bible says that there shall be no labour loss (Isa.62:8). When we plant, we shall eat of the fruit thereof and when we build, we shall inhabit (Ps.128:2; Isa 65:21-23).

Believers must not rule out God in their endeavours because only God can crown their labour with success (Ps.127:1). Above all, believers should labour to inherit the kingdom of God (n.6:27).

CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEUR
In this context, capital refers to money used for income creation purposes. God owns the gold, silver and every resource that can be converted to money (Hag.2:8; Ps. 50:10). Obviously, money is good. .

The Bible says money answers all things defence (Eccl 7:12). However, believers should guide against excessive pursuit of money (Pro.13:11; 22:1; 1 Tim.6:10). Money should not be spent anyhow. There must be a plan (Luke 14:28-30).

In kingdom economics, therefore, believers should put God first (Matt.6:33) in their daily pursuit for money and learn to acquire money legitimately and not at all cost. Remember, you cannot serve God and mammon (Matt.6:24).

An individual who creates an enteprise is called entrepreneur. A child of God is expected to be a creator/innovator of good things which include viable business endeavour (Eph.2:10; 2Tim. 1:7).

He/she should equally be able to maximise the use of all other factors of production. A believer is expected to pay his workers as at when due (Deut. 24:14-15; 1 Tim.5:18; Lk.10:7).

Believers should not be dubious in their dealings (Prov.11:1,3; Prov.28:8; James 5:4), for it is the blessing of God that enriches (Prov.10:22). The success or failure of an enterprise depends on the efficiency of the entrepreneur (Prov.22:29; Prov.27:23).

An entrepreneur needs to be focused on adapting himself/herself according to the changes taking place in the national economy, industries and markets (Acts 16:14a).

CONCLUSION: God owns all factors of
production (Ps.24:1). Put Him first in all your endeavours (Matt. 6:33). You will be profitable here on earth and also lay up treasures in Heaven.

QUESTIONS:
1. Differentiate between land and labour in kingdom economics.

2. Explain capital and entrepreneurs as factors of production.

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Ps.24:1. TUE: Ex.9:29, WED: 1Cor.10:26. THUR: Gen.13:14-17.
FRI: Ps.115:16. SAT: Gen.2:15. SUN: Prov.12;11.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) people in the
Bible that gathered wealth by vanity with a
scriptural reference each.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 FEBRUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: I am alpha and omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the almighty. Revelation 18

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING JUDE 1:24

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 FEBRUARY 2022 MESSAGE

One of the names of Jesus is the Alpha which means Beginning and Omega which means Ending. This name clearly negates one of the scientific theories known as “The Big Bang” theory.

The theory states that the world developed out of a tiny dot but in Genesis 1:1 , the Bible says: In the beginning, God created… This invariably shows that if He created in the beginning, then He must have been existing before the beginning began!.

This same God, in His wisdom, formed you out of dust, gave you a unique fingerprint among over 7 billion people on earth and deposited greatness into you. Aren’t you so special to Him?.

Dear child, the Alpha designed your life in the beginning and He alone knows how you will end. If you’re not sure about how your future will turn out, simply surrender your life to Jesus now.

Isaiah 3:10 says: “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him…” Surrender your life to Jesus so that all things can work together for your good.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 FEBRUARY 2022 KEY POINT

He is your Alpha; make Him your Omega too, so that you can have a glorious future.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 FEBRUARY 2022 HYMN

O WORSHIP THE KING

1. O worship the King all glorious above,
O gratefully sing His power and His love:
our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days,
pavilioned in splendour and girded with praise.

2. O tell of His might, O sing of His grace,
whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
And dark is His path on the wings of the storm.

3. Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light;
It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain,
and sweetly distils in the dew and the rain.

4. Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
in Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail.
Your mercies, how tender, how firm to the end,
our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend!

5. O measureless Might, ineffable Love,
While angels delight to hymn Thee above!
The humbler creation, though
feeble their lays,
with true adoration shall lisp to Thy praise!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MARK 2:1-28, LEVITICUS 26:1-46

OPEN HEAVEN 19 FEBRUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:25

OPEN HEAVEN 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING MARK 11:22-26

22. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

23. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith.

24. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

25. And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

26. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I hearken unto the Lord and I diligently obey his command in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 FEBRUARY 2022 MESSAGE

Mountains, either physical or spiritual, are stubborn and difficult obstacles to overcome. To move physical mountains, one would require various forms of complex and expensive equipment.

To move spiritual mountains however, Jesus Christ taught us to pray them out of our paths. The primary ingredient required for this kind of prayer is faith, but some other elements have been identified to also act as either hindrances or aids for our prayers to produce the expected results.

Two of these critical elements are unforgiveness and forgiveness. Unforgiveness is a major hindrance to mountain-moving prayers, while forgiveness is a powerful aid in moving mountains.

It is Gods will for us to forgive everyone who may have offended us in one way or another no matter how hurt we may be.

Unforgiveness hence is disobedience to God, and we know that every disobedience to God is a sin. Unforgiveness in itself is a sin and a mountain that also impedes the progress of its host.

To command a mountain to move off your path, you must ensure you are not harbouring the mountain of unforgiveness in your life When the burden of the sin of unforgiveness has been removed from us, we are able to pray with confidence, lifting holy hands in prayers to God with a clear conscience and faith for answered prayers.

This is why Mark 11:24 says Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. Moving mountains is one of the most challenging problems of faith in Christendom because mountains are usually large objects that all eyes can see.

Sometimes, as you open your eyes after prayers, you would immediately see that the mountain has refused to move, thereby causing you to doubt. However, the solution is the above verse: when you pray, believe that you have received your answer and leave the rest to God.

Don’t forget that you are not the miracle worker; your role is to pray with confidence in the Almighty God who has the power to answer prayers. I join my faith with yours today and command every mountain in your path to move in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 FEBRUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 19 February 2022

Father, please completely destroy unforgiveness in my life, in Jesus name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 FEBRUARY 2022 HYMN

ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

1. All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

CHORUS:
I surrender all,
I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Saviour,
I surrender all.

2. All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow;
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

3. All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

4. All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame;
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!

OPEN HEAVEN 19 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NUMBERS 24:1-25, NUMBERS 25:1-18, NUMBERS 26:1-65

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

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Today’s Powerful Confession:  I confess today every mountain before me is made a plain and is destroyed because of the anointing in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Today, I decree and declare the Spirit of God rests upon me and I am empowered for the day in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the spirit of wisdom rests upon me and I do things right in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the wind of positive change blows in my life in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare any structure or object purposely designed to impede movement, interfere with communication, prevent understanding, and ultimately obstruct progress in my life is destroyed in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare every scheme of the wicked one, crafted to oppose, disturb, attack, pull down, work against, or constitute a barrier to the success of an individual or project, is turned into foolishness in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare all barriers, gates, walls, poverty, sickness, slavery, sieges, and imprisonment are taken away from my life in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare every physical or spiritual mountain making it difficult for me to progress and succeed in life is taken away from me in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare hardship, time-wasting, stagnancy, barrenness, fruitless efforts, procrastination, and failure are far from my household in Jesus name!

I decree and declare that God steps into every difficult situation in my life now that is proving impossible. Let impossibilities become possibilities in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that through my faith, I move mountains in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that as God my father is the creator of heaven and the earth; and all power in heaven and on earth belongs to Him, every difficult situation in my life is settled in the name of Jesus!

Lord, you are greater than the greatest, you are the Almighty. Therefore, your ability to move mountains and destroy barriers in my life is not in doubt. I decree and declare over this problem (mention), let it be supernaturally settled in the name of Jesus!

Who art thou, O great mountain before my life, I decree and declare that you shall become a plain in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree and declare every yoke in my life shall be destroyed because of the anointing in Jesus name.

I decree and declare there is an unbelievable and remarkable turnaround in my life. God’s wind blows and things turn around for my good in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am aligned and discerning even as God moves in our midst. I am not left out in Jesus name.

I decree and declare every good thing that has died in my life receives life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare every one perpetrating evil in my life , the wind of God blows and confuses them and their crafts in Jesus name.

I decree and declare every problem in my life is surmounted by the power of God in Jesus name.

I decree and declare every situation causing me suffering and pain is brought to an end in the name of Jesus.

Lord I ask that You bless everyone connected to this website doing Your work. Reward and lift them in the name of Jesus.

My Father and my God, bless Your son, Pastor E.A Adeboye; may none of his words fall to the ground, 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!