OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. 2 Luke 15:7

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 15:1-24

1. Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him.

2. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.

3. And he spake this parable unto them, saying,

4. What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

5. And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.

6. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost.

7. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.

8. Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it?

9. And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost.

10. Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

11. And he said, A certain man had two sons:

12. And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.

13. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.

14. And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.

15. And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.

16. And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.

17. And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father’s have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!

18. I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,

19. And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.

20. And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.

21. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.

22. But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

23. And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:

24. For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.

 

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am totally free from sin by God’s grace and mercy in Jesus name, Amen. Hallelujah!

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Teens Devotional: Open Heavens For Teens 7 February 2022

Yesterday’s devotional: Open Heaven 6 February 2022

Tomorrow’s devotional: Open Heaven 8 February 2022

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2022 MESSAGE

Backsliding is the act of becoming slack in spiritual commitment and not being fervent in the things of God. It means turning back from following Gods ways and guidance, forsaking His laws and commandments (Isaiah 1:4).

It is a spiritual defection that grieves God, as it is a form of rebellion and adultery before Him (Jeremiah 3:8). Backsliders are likely to forget Gods mighty works in their lives, ignore His counsel, and reject His instruction (Psalms 78:11 Psalms 107:11, Isaiah 30:9).

Backsliders are children of God who had repented of their sinful acts and turned a new leaf, but then relapse into their former ungodly ways. Backsliding is, therefore, like abandoning ones faith.

As we have learnt from the lessons of the past three days, there is nothing glorious in backsliding. If anyone is in doubt, let the fellow find out from King Saul, who once prophesied by the Spirit of God but ended up being tormented by an evil spirit.

Backsliding is so terrible that it can invoke Gods anger. In 2 Samuel 12:25 , the Bible says, And he sent by the hand of Nathan the prophet; and he called his name Jedidiah, because of the Lord.

Jedidiah means beloved of the Lord. However, in 1 Kings 11:9, the Bible says, And the Lord was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the Lord God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice.

Backsliding ignited the anger of God against Solomon, despite His initial love and affection for him at birth and early life. God reacted to the backsliding of the nation of Israel similarly, according to Psalms 78:57-59 which says, But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers… When God heard this, he was wroth, And greatly abhorred Israel.

To return to living a glorious life in Christ however, a backslider must do the following: Accept Jesus as personal Lord and Saviour, repent of and forsake every sin, and begin to testify to the mercy of God that restored him or her.

Have you fallen from glory to shame? Return to the Lord, and He will welcome you with open arms, as we saw in our Bible reading today. God bless you.

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 7 February 2022

Father, please forgive me for backsliding and make me abide in You forever, in Jesus name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 7 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LEVITICUS 22:1-33, LEVITICUS 23:1-44

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 Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 6 February 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am totally free from sin by God’s grace and mercy in Jesus name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare I am a reflector of God’s Glory.

I decree and declare because of the Glory upon me, every sin in my life is terminated in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that everything that is shameful embarrassing or humiliating in my life – such as sin, sickness, poverty, a sinful lifestyle, backsliding, bondage, and failure, is taken away from my life in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that I am delivered from the power of death which is the wage of sin because Jesus has washed me with his blood in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I delight in doing God’s will and desire. I hate sin and I stay away from it in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I have power to overcome temptations and my weaknesses. I will use the instruments of prayer and the Word to overcome sin in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I’ll never go back to the things I should not do in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am disciplined and controlled. I am led by the spirit and not the flesh in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I’ll live daily like Christ and not like a sinner. I have eternal life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am willing to do the will of God so I will eat the fruit of the land in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my going out and my coming in is blessed in Jesus name.

This new week, I experience favor and God’s goodness in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my life will draw many to Christ in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my words and actions show the virtue of Christ this week in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am a good ambassador of heaven in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the church of God continues to grow in Jesus name.

The church is marching on and the gate of hell will never prevail in Jesus name.

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!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 FEBRUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20

15. See, I have set before thee this day life and good, and death and evil;

16. In that I command thee this day to love the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commandments and his statutes and his judgments, that thou mayest live and multiply: and the LORD thy God shall bless thee in the land whither thou goest to possess it.

17. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shalt be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them;

18. I denounce unto you this day, that ye shall surely perish, and that ye shall not prolong your days upon the land, whither thou passest over Jordan to go to possess it.

19. I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

20. That thou mayest love the LORD thy God, and that thou mayest obey his voice, and that thou mayest cleave unto him: for he is thy life, and the length of thy days: that thou mayest dwell in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give them.

Adults Version: Open Heavens 6 January 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 FEBRUARY 2022 MESSAGE

Decision making is the process of making choices by identifying a problem, gathering information and assessing alternative options.

Many young people make decisions in a hurry and this leads to grievous mistakes, whereas these mistakes would have been avoided if only they put in a measure of thoughtfulness before making those decisions.

In today’s Bible reading, Moses told the children of Israel the importance of choosing right and also presented the consequences of wrong choices.

God has given us the free will to make decisions but one needs to choose right so as to live a good life here on earth and spend eternity in Heaven.

Therefore, you need to be careful about the decisions you make in the area of your spirituality, academics, relationship, career et cetera. This is because they will either make or mar you.

The best way to make good decisions is to involve God. Always ask Him to direct you so that you don’t end up making mistakes.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 FEBRUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Ask for the grace never to succumb to peer pressure in making decisions.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 FEBRUARY 2022 HYMN

LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER

1. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
o’er the world’s tempestuous sea;
guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
for we have no help but Thee;
yet possessing every blessing,
if our God our Father be.

2. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us:
all our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
lone and dreary, faint and weary,
through the desert Thou didst go.

3. Spirit of our God, descending,
fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
love with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy:
thus provided, pardoned, guided,
nothing can our peace destroy.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 6 FEBRUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 24:1-51, EXODUS 39-40

1. Father, whatever law you have to suspend to give me my Miracle, suspend it tonight.

2. Father, for the sake of your glory, please give me all the miracles I need,

3. Father, my faith may be small but at least I
believe you are the Almighty, honor my faith
today,

4. Father, whatever you have to do to my body (either repair, replace or recreate) just do it NOW!

5. Father, give me a breakthrough by your own method.

6. Father, we are in one accord tonight and we come against every demonic influence holding any child of God captive. We command in the Name of Jesus, loose your victims.

7. Father; I give all to you, in your sovereign majesty, Help Me!

8. Father, don’t let me ever loose my salvation.

DAY 27: SUNDAY
TOPIC: PRAYER MINISTRY IN RCCG PART 2
BIBLE TEXTS: Acts 6:4, Luke 18:1

The Redeemed Christian church of God is a church whose foundation was characterized with intense prayers activities. The prayer ministry had grown immensely but intense prayers are still needed for the fire in the church to keep burning.

PRAYER GUIDE

1. Father we thank you because you are good and your mercy endures forever.

2. Father we thank you because of your compassion that grant us pardon anytime, we ask for mercy. Isa 1:18, Psa 51:7

3. Father we thank you because you heal our sicknesses.

4. Let us bless the name of the Lord. Truly; it has been of the LORD’S mercies that we were not consumed, because his compassions that has not failed us. Lam 3:22 Psa 34:1

5. Father we thank you for instituting the ministry of prayers and teaching us how to pray. Luk 11:1

6. Father, help the prayer ministry to be diligent at their prayer duty post. Exo 22:30, Psa 106:23

7. Father, baptize the prayer ministers with the spirit of supplication.1 Kings 8:49

8. Father, take distractions away from our prayer ministers in Jesus name.2 Tim2:4

9. Father Lord, create an insatiable hunger for your presence in the heart of our prayer ministers in Jesus name. Isa 6:8

10. Almighty Father, encourage our prayer ministers by answering their prayer more than ever before they ask you in Jesus name. Job 14:15

11. Father Lord, purge our prayer minister of every impurity that may hinder answers to their prayers. Psa 51:7

12. Father, let your kingdom be paramount in the heart of our prayer ministers in Jesus name. Luk 13:31

13. All Christians should pray without ceasing, Lord release the Spirit of prayer into your church again in Jesus name. 1 Thess. 5:17

14. Father release the grace to pray your will into manifestation in all nations of the world.

15. Father, help your church to be in constant fellowship with you till we all come into the fullness of your status in Jesus name. 2Cor.3:18.

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.”

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 February 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I continue to grow until I become very great and I continue to prosper until I become very prosperous in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare I am a carrier of God’s Glory.

I decree that because of the Glory upon me, every shame in my life is terminated in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare everything that is shameful embarrassing or humiliating in my life – such as sickness, poverty, a sinful lifestyle, backsliding, bondage, and failure, is taken away from my life in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare hunger, nakedness, homelessness, begging for alms, and wandering is far from my household in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I sow in fertile grounds and it yields a hundred fold in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I hear God’s voice and I obey him in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am led by the Lord and I follow him in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am diligent in business. I am not slack and lazy in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I pay God’s tithes, first fruit and offerings. I am completely obedient in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I enjoy the benefits of being a child of God in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare evil is far from my family and my home in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare my expectations will not be cut short in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare my needs are supernaturally met in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare when there is a casting down everywhere, there will be a lifting up for me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare every plan of any being to hurt me, kill me, or cut short my glorious destiny is truncated and be put to shame in the mighty 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.”

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

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 5 February 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 5 February 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I continue to grow until I become very great and I continue to prosper until I become very prosperous in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Lord I thank You for today. Thank You Lord for Your mercy, Your goodness, Your kindness. You alone are God and Your Kingdom reigns forever.

Oh Lord, I ask that you forgive me for all my unrighteousness before you. Help me to daily live to please you in the name of Jesus.

Father I ask that you direct my paths today. Let everything I do be ordered by you in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord my God, let your Glory terminate every shame in my life in the Name of Jesus.

Father everything that is shameful embarrassing or humiliating in my life – such as sickness, poverty, a sinful lifestyle, backsliding, bondage, and failure, let it be taken away from my life in the name of Jesus!

Father let hunger, nakedness, homelessness, begging for alms, and wandering be far from my household in Jesus name.

Father, show me where to sow as I go out today and let my seed yield bountifully in Jesus name.

Father, bless me and let me get a hundred fold of all my seeds Your word says that Your presence will go with me in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, in my search for greener pastures, may I not go away from your will and your presence in the name of Jesus.

Father, direct me to the right land to settle and help me to obey you in the name of Jesus.
Oh Lord, help me to be diligent in business. May I not be slack and lazy in Jesus name.

Help me Lord to cultivate, sow, and labour hard in the field, in Jesus name.

Lord help me not to be a robber of God’s tithes, first fruit and offerings. Help me to obey completely in the name of Jesus.

Father, today I bring forth Your promises from Your word and I ask that You honour Your word in my life in Jesus name.

Father Your word says I should be fruitful. Lord I ask that You uproot every tree in my life that is not bearing fruit. I ask that You bless the works of my hands and make me fruitful in the name of Jesus.

Father Your Word says that the Egyptians (issues) I see today I will see them no more. Lord I ask that You deliver me from every association and plague that troubles me every day in the name of Jesus.

Father I ask that You make Your presence evident in my life, that I will not just dwell in Your presence but I will be a carrier of Your presence in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and uphold him till the end by Your right hand of righteousness, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless Your 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.

Your Personal petitions.

( 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.

DAY 26: SATURDAY 

TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR MINISTERS AND CHURCH WORKERS
BIBLE TEXTS: 2 Chron 29:11, Psalm 104:4, Isaiah 61:6

Apostle Paul repeatedly requested prayers from brethren because it is essential. It is a prerequisite for any minister or worker to be effective and to achieve good results in the ministry.

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 5 February 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 5 February 2022

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 5 February 2022

PRAYER GUIDE

1. Father, we thank you for the lives of your true ministers and church workers in Jesus name. 2Tim 2:2.

2. Father, let your ministers and church workers live an exemplary and a sanctified life in Jesus name. Joe 1:13, 2:17.

3. Father, make your ministers sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, of the spirit and not of the letters, in Jesus name. 2Cor 3:6.

4. Father, make them flame of fire and a terror to the kingdom of darkness, in Jesus name, Heb 1:7, Psa 104:4

5. Father, give all your ministers the Spirit of the fear of the Lord, in Jesus name. Isa 11:2.

6. Lord, give your ministers the three-fold Spirit of Power, Love and of a sound mind as they serve you sincerely, in Jesus name, 2Tim 1:7.

7. Every plant you have not planted in your church, Lord let them be uprooted by Holy Ghost fire, in Jesus name. Mat 15:13.

8. Father, let your ministers always seek to depend on you alone, (God the father) and not on god fathers, in Jesus name. Psa 18:2.

9. Father, let every satanic altar erected against your ministers and church be demolished by the fire of the Holy Ghost in Jesus name. Num 23:1-2.

10. Father, let any hand that want to trouble me because of my kingdom service dry up and wither in the name of Jesus, 1ki 13:4-5.

11. Father, let the lives of your ministers and workers be a living sacrifice unto you forever, Rom 12:1.

12. Father, let the lives of your ministers and church workers give you glory all the time and worthy of emulation to upcoming members in Jesus name,Col 1:27.

13. Father, bless your ministers and church workers with everything they needed to succeed in their assignment in Jesus name. Psa 68:19.

14. Oh Lord, build a wall of fire around your ministers, church workers and their families in Jesus name. Zec 2:5.

15. Father, take away sickness, diseases, infirmities from the household of your ministers and church workers in Jesus name. Exo 23:25.

LESSON TWENTY-THREE (23)
TOPIC: CHRISTIANS AND POLITICS (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?

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 6 February 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 6 February 2022

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 6 February 2022

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please let all those
who rule over us be just, ruling in the fear of
God.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 SAMUEL 23:1-4

[1] Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

[2] The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

[3] The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

[4] And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

MEMORY VERSE: “The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. 2 Samuel 23:3.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In our previous lesson, we highlighted some misconceptions held by some Christians in some circles. We also examined some of the reasons Christians should be involved in politics from biblical perspective.

In today’s lesson, we shall attempt to guide Christians with genuine intentions on how to be practically involved in politics and avoid the pitfalls.

TEXT REVIEW: 2Samuel 23:1-4.

When David was about to depart to eternity, he gave the following instructions to those who aspire to lead others: Vs 1-2.
(i) Such fellow must be….V3a.
(ii) He/she mus…V3b.
(iii) He/she must be like… V4.

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: HOW TO BE INVOLVED IN
POLITICS

Teacher should treat his outline under two
sub-outlines.
A. Getting involved:
(i) It is your civic right and responsibility under the law to vote and be voted for. (Titus 3:1; 1 Pet. 2:13-1 4; Deut.1:13).

(ii) Eligible Christians should get registered with relevant electoral bodies.

(iii) Be a card carrying member of any political
party of your choice.

(iv) Wield your influence on the choice of representative for the elective position. (Ex.18:21).

(v) Go out and vote rightly during election.

B. How to join political party of your choice
In addition to other possible information:
(i) Visit the website of the parties, or

(ii) Visit the Secretariat of your choice party.

(iii) Study the party ideology and manifesto

(iv) Fill a party registration form.

(v) Supply/provide necessary document as
required.

(vi) Make necessary payments as stipulated.

(vi) Obtain your membership card.

(vii) Attend party meeting regularly.

(ix) Actively participate in discussion and strengthen your voice.

(x) Have burden/passion to serve the people and solve their problems. (Neh.2:1-5; 1 Sam. 17:29, 34-37).

(xi) In order to succeed in politics, Christians should read books and attend seminars/conferences on leadership/politics (Prov 16:16).

(xii) It is also important to be mentored by a seasoned Christian political leader (Prov.1:5; 11:14).

(xiii) You can prayerfully join or support advocacy group. (Esther 4:8, 13-14).

(xiv) You can form a political party with people of like minds. (1 Sam.22:2; Dan. 2:49).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Do we need money to form political party or to be actively involved in politics? Why or why not?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THINGS TO WATCH OUT
FOR IN POLITICS

(i) Desist from any thought or act of wickedness. Politics is not a do or die affair. (Prov.16:12).

(ii)Avoid prayerlessness (James 5:16b-18; Ps.91:15; Dan.6:10). Our adversary is not resting, be sober a vigilant. (1 Pet.5:8).

(iii) Shun all foolishness: Get the necessary qualifications or experience (James 1:5; 1Sam. 17:34-37) and act wisely. (Matt. 10:16)

(iv) Never dabble into politics without a godly burden or passion. (Neh.2:1-5)

(v) Avoid compromise: stand by your godly virtues and principles (1 Cor.10:31).

(vi) Distinguish yourself and do not be hypocritical (1 Cor.6:1Z; Rom.12:2).

(vii) Do not be lured into cultism or bad caucus in the name of ‘belonging’, seeking relevance or power outwit others (1Cor.15:33).

(viii) Beware of the negative influence of political god-fathers (Prov.12:5; 25:26).

(ix) Be resolute in the face of persecution and propaganda. (Neh.4:3, 6; Neh.6:5-7; Dan. 6:11-14).

(x) Avoid abuse of power. Do not be tyrannical. (2 Chron.26:16-18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should Christians be
prayerful in their political aspiration?

SUMMARY: Be involved in politics and don’t soil your garment. (1 Cor.15:33).

CONCLUSION: Join a political party today and be a Christian of influence.

EVALUATION:
(i) How can you be involved in politics?
(ii) What are the cautions to beware of?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let Your children
be truly involved in politics.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention ten (10) things you will do if you become a Governor.

LESSON TWENTY-THREE (23)
TOPIC: CHRISTIANS AND POLITICS (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?

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 6 February 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 6 February 2022

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 6 February 2022

MEMORY VERSE: “The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. 2 Samuel 23:3.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 SAMUEL 23:1-4

[1] Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said,

[2] The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

[3] The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.

[4] And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.

INTRODUCTION: In our previous lesson, we
highlighted some misconceptions held by some Christians in some circles. We also examined some of the reasons Christians should be involved in politics from biblical perspective.

In today’s lesson, we shall attempt to guide Christians with genuine intentions on how to be practically involved in politics and avoid the pitfalls.

OUTLINES
1. HOW TO BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS
2. THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN POLITICS

HOW TO BE INVOLVED IN POLITICS

Christians should note that it is their civic right and responsibility under the law (Titus 3:1, 1Pet.2:13-14) to vote and be voted for (Deut113). Therefore, every eligible Christian should register with the relevant electoral body in order to participate during elections.

In addition, it is important for Christians to be ‘card-carrying’ members of any political party of preference. By so doing, Christians can contest and be voted into elective positions or influence the choice of their representatives for elective positions (Ex.18:21).

To join a political party, you need to get information. Visit the websites of the parties available in your country or the respective party secretariat within your locality. Go through their detailed profiles to know the party’s ideology and manifesto.

Fill a party registration form and provide supporting documents/payments as may be required. A membership card will be issued to you as confirmation. Attend party meetings regularly and actively in order to be a voice to be reckoned with.

Christians aspiring for elective leadership positions should be sure to have a leading, burden or passion to serve the people and solve problems (1Sam.17:29; 34-37, Neh.2:1-5).

In order to succeed in politics, Christians should read books and attend seminars/conferences
leadership/politics Prov.16:16). It is also important to be mentored by a seasoned Christian political leader (Prov.1.5; 1114).

Christians may also prayerfully join or support an advocacy group (Esther 4:8, 13-14) or form a political party with peoples of like-minds (1 Sam.22:2, Dan.2:49).

THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR IN POLITICS

Christians, who are into politics, or aspiring to hold political posts, should be prayerful and watch out for pitfalls to avoid soiling their garments (1 Cor.15:33). They should therefore:

1. Desist from any thought or act of wickedness. Politics is not a ‘do or die’ affair (Prov.16:12).

2. Avoid prayerlessness (James 5:16b-18, Ps.91:15, Dan.6:10). Our adversary is vigilant not resting, be sober and vigilant (1 Pet.5:8).

3. Shun all foolishness: get the necessary qualifications or experience (James 1:5, 1 Sam.17:34-37) and wisely act (Matt.10:16).

4. Never dabble into politics without a godly burden or passion (Neh.2:1-5).

5. Avoid compromise: stand by your godly virtues and principles (1 Cor.10:31).

6. Distinguish yourself and do not be hypocritical (1 Cor.6:17; Rom.12:2).

7. Do not be lured into cultism or bad caucus in the name of ‘belonging’, seeking power relevance or outwit others (1 Cor.15:33).

8. Beware of the negative influence of political god-fathers (Prov.12:5; 25:26).

9. Be resolute in the face of persecution and propaganda. (Neh.4:3, 6; Neh.6:5-7; Dan 6:11-14).

10.Avoid abuse of power. Do not be tyrannical (2 Chron.26:16-18).

CONCLUSION: Join a political party today and be a Christian of influence.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention ways to be involved in politics.
2. List five (5) things to watch out for in politics.

FOR FURTHER READINGS: MON: Rom.12:2;
TUE: Ex.18:4; WED: 2 Chron.19:7; THUR: Ps.110:2; FRI: Neh.6:5-7; SAT: 1Sam.17:29; SUN: James 5:16b-18.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention ten (10) things yuu will do if you become a Governor.