OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 6:25-34

25. Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. ls not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?

26. Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?

27. Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature?

28. And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:

29. And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.

30. Wherefore, if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

31. Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32. (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

34. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

Life is filled with many intimidating situations that tend to make one worry or fearful. This dangerous state hinders one from pursuing Gods purpose for one’s life as one assumes there’s nothing else to live for.

You are not the first to feel this way, for instance, Prophet Elijah was once intimidated by Queen Jezebel, he was so afraid that he begged God to take his life.

Apostle Paul was also intimidated by a thorn in his flesh but he received grace from God to keep firing on and pursuing Gods purpose for humanity against all odds.

Like the latter, you can draw strength and confidence from Gods word to help stay on top of any situation posed to you. As someone once said when life throws lemons at you, choose to make lemonades from them.

But you need to stand on Gods word and His promises for your life because the possibility of making something great out of your challenges is slim outside Gods word.

Also, consider 2 Timothy 1:7 which says: “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 OCTOBER 2021 KEY POINT

Make a list of your worries, search for Bible passages that counter them, paste on your walls and confess daily.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 OCTOBER 2021 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 goodwill,
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 FOR TEENS 12 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 48:1-22, ISAIAH 49:1-26, COLOSSIANS 4:1-18

OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Proverbs 14:34

OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING DANIEL 6:19-23

19. Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.

20. And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?

21. Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live forever.

22. My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.

23. Then was the king exceedingly glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him because he believed in his God.

Good Morning Beloved, Have a blessed Tuesday.

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, the I am that I am is working in and through me. Because He lives, I live and I will never lack or sorrow. I will never become a victim of any circumstance. I am finishing strong in Jesus mighty name. Amen!. Hallelujah! 

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OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

There is victory in holiness. When the eyes of a child of God are opened to this revelation, he or she would begin to live righteously.

Today’s memory verse presents a two-edged sword of the truth: while righteousness exalts a nation, sin or unrighteousness brings reproach that comes in the form of defeat to a people.

In today’s Bible reading, Daniel said: “My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions’ mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”

Here is victory in holy living, confirmed by the testimony of the prophet – The Bible says in Hebrews 1:9 “Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.”

Heaven and earth shall pass away but the word of God shall remain, according to our Lord Jesus Christ in Matthew 24:35 Some Christians claim that it is impossible to live holy.

Like I always tell my children in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, the fact that you are not living holy does not mean it is impossible to do so.

The Bible says: “Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose, the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” “1 John 3:7-8”

A person is either holy or sinful there is no midpoint. No sinner will make it to heaven. For this reason, Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil in our lives. You are righteous by grace.

This grace is what removes boasting because it is not you but Christ in you. This, however, does not make us deny that God helps people to live holy. Pray earnestly for the grace to live holy because of the blessings that come with it.

Daniel triumphed over all his enemies; they perished in his place because of his life of holiness! I pray that the grace to live holy will come upon you today and you will live every day in victory from now, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2021 PRAYER POINT: PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 11 OCTOBER 2021

Father, please help me to live a life that is holy unto You, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMERS NOW ARE WE

1. Conquerors and overcomers now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we’ve victory
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail,
Nothing ‘gainst His mighty pow’r can e’er prevail.

REFRAIN:
Conquerors are we, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood,
God will give us victory, thro’ the blood, thro’ the blood
Thro’ the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

2. In the name of Israel’s God we’ll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto Him the praise shall be,
For salvation and for blood-bought victory.

3. Unto him that overcometh shall be giv’n,
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav’n,
Over yonder he the victor’s palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 KINGS 1:1-18, 2 KINGS 2:1-25, 2 KINGS 3:1-27, 2 KINGS 41-44, 2 KINGS 5:1-27

This new week shall bear you great fruits and peace of mind.

Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance: [email protected]

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, the I am that I am is working in and through me. Because He lives, I live and I will never lack or sorrow. I will never become a victim of any circumstance. I am finishing strong in Jesus mighty name. Amen!. Hallelujah! 

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore You, my Father, because You’re the Sovereign Lord and You have absolute control over everything You have created, both in heaven and on earth.

I adore You, my Father; You control times and seasons, You depose and install kings,
You’re the source of every element in creation, the fountain of life and the fountain of goodness, from whom all blessings flow.

I hail You my Father, the true Master of the universe, the Redeemer of mankind and the Saviour of the whole world!

Father, this new week may I be saved from sin and avenues for demon possessions in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, please deliver me and my household from every demonic activity in our lives today, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I take authority over life’s situations, circumstances, elements, events and powers that control them, and I decree that all should work in my favour, as from today, in Jesus’ name.

Father, release, upon my tongue, power to decree a thing and for it to be established instantly, and empower me to pray earnestly, without ceasing, until my joy is full, in Jesus’ name.

Lord Jesus, grant me the grace to walk intimately with You, on a daily basis; and let Your peace that passes all human understanding envelope the whole of my being, in Jesus’ name.

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

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

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

This new week shall bear you great fruits and peace of mind.

Some of the daily declarations are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance: [email protected]

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, the I am that I am is working in and through me. Because He lives, I live and I will never lack or sorrow. I will never become a victim of any circumstance. I am finishing strong in Jesus mighty name. Amen!. Hallelujah! 

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Thank you Father for demonstrating yourself as the Master of the universe through my life.

Thank you Holy spirit divine for liberating me from every unholy acquaintance standing to take me off my path.

I decree and declare every demonic operation in the lives of me and my household be terminated, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, my spiritual sensitivity to understand the manipulation of the enemy is awakened, I will completely rely on God’s word in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, anyone tied down with the spirit of alcoholism, that chain has been broken in Jesus name.

I decree and declare, God will arise to take over all my battles, and give me a resounding victory, overall my adversaries, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, the fire of the Holy Ghost shall consume every demonic activity in my life and increase my faith in God and in His word, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, my life will be filled with God’s glory that demons cannot withstand in Jesus’ Name.

Let the mercies of God be with our Father in faith, Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his entire family, in Jesus’ name.

I decree, let every believer on this platform (rccgonline.org) never miss the promises of God that stands sure in our lives and our joy will never turn to sadness in Jesus’ most powerful name

I decree concerning my health, the grace of God will continue to speak for me, in the mighty name of Jesus

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for all the testimonies on this platform, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Ephesians 5:18

OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 23:29-35

29. Who hath woe? who hath sorrow? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause? who hath redness of eyes?

30. They that tarry long at the wine; they that go to seek mixed wine.

31. Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in the cup, when it moveth itself aright.

32. At the last it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an adder.

33. Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.

34. Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.

35. They have stricken me, shalt thou say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, and I felt it not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.

Good Morning Beloved, Have a blessed Monday.

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess that by myself I can do nothing, Lord please, help me to abide in You and You, in me, forever, and to do that which will earn me eternity in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hallelujah! 

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

There are many avenues through which demons can possess an individual. One of them is alcoholism. The consumption of alcohol is a subtle habit that opens the door to various types of sins, all directed by one demon or the other.

These include violence, sexual immorality, pride, evil imaginations, folly and so on. It is unfortunate that some believers are beginning to consider moderation in the consumption of alcohol, quoting today’s memory verse out of context by insisting that the Bible does not caution us against drinking alcohol, but rather against getting drunk.

Sadly, It is this liberal approach to the handling of the issue of alcohol consumption that is increasing demonic operations in the lives that are supposed to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

How does alcoholism invite demons? One of the symptoms of demonic possession is sorrow and in today’s Bible reading, a question was asked Who hath sorrow? and the answer was also provided straightaway ..they that go to seek mixed wine.

The Scripture goes ahead to warn Look not thou upon the wine when it is red when it giveth his colour in the cup when it moveth itself aright (Proverbs 23:31).

The demon of sorrow is given access through the consumption of alcohol. In addition, our Bible text says Thine eyes shall behold strange women… Here, the demon of sexual immorality is set in motion by alcohol.

A married person does not remember his or her marriage vows when put under the influence of alcohol. Alcohol has been known to promote all sorts of sexual immorality, including incest.

Genesis 19:31-38 tells the story of how two sisters got their father drunk and took turns to sleep with him.

The products of these incestuous acts were the Moabites and Ammonites two nations that later became enemies of the Israelites.

The word of God is forever settled; turn your back completely on alcohol. Alcohol creates an avenue for the devil to operate freely in the life of a person.

I enjoin you to stop creating an avenue for demons to possess you; rather, seek to be filled with the Holy Spirit and the Lord will do wondrous things through you.

I pray that you will be delivered from every demonic activity in your life today, in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2021 KEY POINT: PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 10 OCTOBER 2021

Flee the consumption of alcohol from today and counsel everyone around you to do the same.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 11 October 2021, written by  Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Please, share with someone on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other social media platforms using the social buttons at the beginning or scroll to the end of this post. Have a good day! #RemainRapturable

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OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

WHAT CAN WASH AWAY MY SIN?

1. What can wash away my stain?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole
again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

CHORUS
Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow!;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

2. For my cleansing this I see?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
For my pardon this my plea?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

3. Nothing can for sin atone
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
Naught of good that I have done
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

4. This is all my hope and peace
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!
This is all my righteousness
Nothing but the blood of Jesus!

OPEN HEAVEN 11 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 20:1-43, 1 KINGS 21:1-29, 1 KINGS 22:1-53

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. Proverbs 4:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 4:5-9

5. Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

6. Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.

7. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

8. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour when thou dost embrace her.

9. She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

Wisdom is defined as the correct application of knowledge; that is, using what you know the right way.

The Bible emphasises that one of the greatest qualities we can possess is wisdom because it helps one to understand the difference between what is right and wrong in Gods sight.

Acquiring and exercising wisdom is essential as it will lead to happiness and longevity of life. It is an important quality God wants to see in us.

Two main areas where you need wisdom as a young boy or girl are in relating with people and responding to questions or situations.

Sometimes, when I find time to go on social media, I stumble on discussions about church matters or the nation. I read some comments by young people and I wonder why they exhibit such foolishness to the public.

If you comment on a social media post or criticize any fellow without first understanding the background of the matter, you are not a wise fellow.

I have read all sorts of false things about Pastor Adeboye on social media but I will never respond to them. A wise fellow will know when to talk and what to say. My child, be guided by wisdom (Jesus).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 OCTOBER 2021 KEY POINT

Proverbs 17:28 “Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise”.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD

1. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
fill me with life anew,
that I may love what
Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.

2. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.

3. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.

4. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 11 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 45:1-25, ISAIAH 46:1-13, ISAIAH 47:1-15, COLOSSIANS 3:1-25

This new week shall bear you great fruits and peace of mind.

Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance: [email protected]

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess that by myself I can do nothing, Lord please, help me to abide in You and You, in me, forever, and to do that which will earn me eternity in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

Thank You, Father for the grace to believe in You, and the fresh outpouring of Your Spirit.

Thank you God for the salvation of my soul and the power to become Your child.

Thank You, Father for the grace to believe in You, and the fresh outpouring of Your Spirit.

Holy Spirit divine, please, help me to remain forever in tune with You, for unbroken partnership, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please today baptise me with the Holy Spirit and with fire and perform Your signs and wonders through me in Jesus’ name.

Father, please remove me and my household from the love and the lustful desires of this world, that I may not abandone You or be separated from You, in Jesus’ name.

Father, I receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit to remain steady, committed and consistent in my ministerial life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please rebuild our faith in You and in all our House Fellowship Centres in Jesus’ name.

Father, by the baptism of your spirit, release Your tongue of fire upon my life and my household and burn away all spiritual filthiness present within us in Jesus’ name.

Lord Jesus, grant me grace to walk intimately with You, on a daily basis; and let Your peace that passes all human understanding envelope the whole of my being, in Jesus’ name.

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

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

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

This new week shall bear you great fruits and peace of mind.

Some of the daily declarations are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance: [email protected]

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess that by myself I can do nothing, Lord please, help me to abide in You and You, in me, forever, and to do that which will earn me eternity in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hallelujah! 

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Thank You Father for giving me a big appetite for the pure milk and solid food in Your word.

Thank you lord for granting me victory over temptations and satanic devices.

I decree and declare, I am child of God; no evil power shall cut me down, in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, the baptism of the Holy Spirit to evangelize and witness to the saving grace of God has been bestowed upon me in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, all multiple strongmen, operating against me, be paralyzed, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, my eyes and ears to are open to receive wondrous things from God in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, I shall receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit today, the power and boldness for victorious Christian living, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I declare and declare, power to stand firm against all the schemes and techniques of the devil have been bestowed unto me in Jesus’ name.

Let the mercies of God be with our Father in faith, Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his entire family, in Jesus’ name.

I decree, let every believer on this platform (rccgonline.org) never miss the promises of God that stands sure in our lives and our joy will never turn to sadness in Jesus’ most powerful name

I decree concerning my health, the grace of God will continue to speak for me, in the mighty name of Jesus

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for all the testimonies on this platform, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

LESSON SIX (06)
TOPIC: BEATITUDES: THE POOR AND THE MOURNER

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

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

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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. 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 make my life beautiful inside-out.

MEMORY VERSE: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despite”. Psalms 51:17

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 5:1-4

1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

INTRODUCTION: If you are extraordinarily happy, you might describe what you are feeling as beatitude. The noun, beatitude, refers to a state of great joy.

Being Blessed, or at least feeling blessed, is often linked to beatitude. Beatitude is from the Latin word ‘beatus’ meaning ‘rich’, ‘happy’ and ‘blessedness’. The corresponding word in the original Greek is ‘makarioi’ with the same meaning.

In the Bible, the beatitudes are a series of eight blessings spoken by Jesus in Matthew 5. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus used the word to more than superficial happiness.

In this context, ‘blessed’ refer to a state of spiritual wellbeing and prosperity. The beatitudes describe the ideal disciple and his rewards, both present and future.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 5:1-4.

A. The beatitude is one of the important sermons Jesus preached during his earthly ministry.

B. When Jesus saw the multitude:
i. He went on the mountain and his disciples also joined him on the mountain……..V1.
ii. Jesus began to say:..V2a.
a. Blessed are……….V3a.
For………………………..V3b.
b. Blessed are…………..V4a.
For……………………………V4b.

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT

‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven’ (Matthew 5:3).

• Question 1: Who are the poor ‘in spirit’?
• Answer: The ‘poor in spirit’ are those who feel a deep sense of spiritual need and understand their emptiness before God (Isaiah 66:2).

i. They are humble and lowly in their own eyes. (Isa. 66:2).

ii. They see their want, bewail their guilt, and thirst after a Redeemer (Psalms 51:17).

iii. There must be emptiness before there can be fullness, and so poverty of spirit precedes riches and Grace in the kingdom of God (John 12:24).
This means:
i. We are to be emptied of our selfish pride, self-reliance, sinful thoughts and actions.

ii. We are to die daily to ourselves and be emptied moment by moment.

iii. Emptying is not the end but rather, the beginning. We are emptied in order to be filled.
Therefore, When Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” He is declaring that, before we can enter God’s kingdom, we must recognise our worthlessness and the inability of our own works to save us.

• Question 2: Why is the kingdom of heaven for ‘the poor in the spirit’?
• Answer: The kingdom of heaven is for ‘the poor in spirit’, because they seek it, and, therefore, find and abide in it.

i. To this virtue is opposed the pride of a Pharisee in (Luke 18:10-14) This caused a certain Pharisee to thank God that he was not as other men, and to despise and reject the kingdom of heaven.

ii. The “Kingdom of heaven” essentially refers to salvation.

iii. The kingdom of heaven is both eternity in heaven with God after death (Romans 6:23) and the eternal quality of life with God before death (John 10:10).

iv. God offers us salvation as a gift, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, the full payment for sin’s penalty. Before we can receive this gift, we must understand that we cannot make ourselves worthy of it.

v. Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works (Ephesians 2:8-9).

a. We must recognize our sinfulness before we can understand our need for a saviour.

b. We must admit our spiritual poverty before we can receive the spiritual riches God offers (Ephesians 1:3). We must, in short, be “poor in spirit”

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What is the main blessing for ‘the poor in the spirit’

LESSON OUTLINE 2: BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN

‘Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4).

• Question 1: Who are those mournful?
• Answer: This is capable of two meanings:
i. Those afflicted with the loss of friends or possessions;

ii. Those who mourn over sin.

iii. As Christ came to preach repentance, to induce men to mourn over their sins, and to forsake them, it is probable that he had the latter particularly in view (2 Corinthians 7:10).

iv. At the same time, it is true that the gospel only can give true comfort to those in affliction (Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:18).

v. The term ‘mourn’ means “to experience deep grief.” In keeping with His theme of spiritual blessedness, Jesus seems to indicate that this mourning is due to grief over sin.

• Question 2: Why are these blessings for those who mourn?
• Answer: The people who agree with God about the evil of their own hearts can attain an ‘enviable state of blessedness,’ due to the comfort they receive from communion with the Holy Spirit. Jesus called the Holy Spirit the comforter (John 14:16,26; 15:26; 2 Corinthians 1:4).

i. The holy spirit comforts those who are honest about their own sin and humble enough to ask for forgiveness and healing.

ii. Those who hide their sin or try to justify it before God can never know the comfort that comes from a pure heart, as Jesus talks about in *Matthew 5:8* (Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 57:15).

iii. The blessing is not upon all that mourn but upon those who mourn in reference to sin.

iv. They shall be comforted by the discovery and appropriation of God’s pardon.

v. We may take it, therefore, that in its widest sense the beatitude covers all those who are led by mourning to a discerning of sin, and who so deplore it’s effects and consequences in the world as to yearn for and seek the deliverance which is in Christ Jesus.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Class should discuss the proper way to show remorse for doing something wrong.

SUMMARY: Those who are empty themselves so that God can fill them and those who are quick to repent from their sins are blessed.

CONCLUSION: God has chosen the poor in spirit and those that mourn for their sins to be rich in faith, comforted and become the heirs of His kingdom.

EVALUATION: Give a description of those who morn.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please give a broken and contrite heart, always seeking to please you.

ASSIGNMENT: Pray and work on yourself to seek God daily

LESSON SIX (06)
TOPIC: BEATITUDES: THE POOR AND THE MOURNER

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

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

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old 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. 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.

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BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 5:1-4

1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

MEMORY VERSE: “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise”. Psalms 51:17

INTRODUCTION: If you are extraordinarily happy, you might describe what you are feeling as beatitude. The noun, beatitude, refers to a state of great joy.

Being Blessed, or at least feeling blessed, is often linked to beatitude. Beatitude is from the Latin word ‘beatus’ meaning ‘rich’, ‘happy’ and ‘blessedness’. The corresponding word in the original Greek is ‘makarioi’ with the same meaning.

In the Bible, the beatitudes are a series of eight blessings spoken by Jesus in Matthew 5. In the sermon on the mount, Jesus used the word to more than superficial happiness.

In this context, ‘blessed’ refer to a state of spiritual wellbeing and prosperity. The beatitudes describe the ideal disciple and his rewards, both present and future.

LESSON OUTLINES:

1. BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
2. BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN

BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven’ (Matthew 5:3). The ‘poor in spirit’ are those who feel a deep sense of spiritual need and understand their emptiness before God (Isaiah 66:2).

They are humble and lowly in their own eyes. They see their want, bewail their guilt, and thirst after a Redeemer (Psalms 51:17). There must be emptiness before there can be fullness, and so poverty of spirit precedes riches and Grace in the kingdom of God (John 12:24).

We are to be emptied of our selfish pride, self-reliance, sinful thoughts and actions. We are to die daily to ourselves and be emptied moment by moment. The emptying is not the end but rather, the beginning.

We are emptied in order to be filled. When Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” He is declaring that, before we can enter God’s kingdom, we must recognise our worthlessness and the inability of our own works to save us.

The kingdom of heaven is theirs because they seek it, and, therefore, fine and abide in it. To this virtue is opposed the pride of the Pharisee. This caused a certain Pharisee to thank God that he was not like other men, and to despise and reject the kingdom of heaven (Luke 18:10-14).

The “Kingdom of heaven” essentially refers to salvation. The kingdom of heaven is both eternity in heaven with God after death (Romans 6:23) and the eternal quality of life with God before death (John 10:10).

God offers us salvation as a gift, through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, the full payment for sin’s penalty. Before we can receive this gift, we must understand that we cannot make ourselves worthy of it.

Salvation is by grace through faith, not of works (Ephesians 2:8-9). We must admit our spiritual poverty before we can receive the spiritual riches God offers (Ephesians 1:3). We must, in short, be “poor in spirit”

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN

‘Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4). This is capable of two meanings: either that blessed are those afflicted with the loss of friends or possessions or that they who mourn over sin and blessed.

As Christ came to preach repentance, to induce men to mourn over their sins and to forsake them, it is probable that he had the latter particularly in view (2 Corinthians 7:10).

At the same time, it is true that the gospel only can give true comfort to those in affliction (Isaiah 61:1-3; Luke 4:18).

The term ‘mourn’ means “to experience deep grief.” In keeping with His theme of spiritual blessedness, Jesus seems to indicate that this mourning is due to grief over sin.

The people who agree with God about the evil of their own hearts can attain an ‘enviable state of blessedness,’ due to the comfort they receive from communion with the Holy Spirit.

Jesus called the Holy Spirit the comforter (John 14:16, 26; 15:26; 2bCorinthians 1:4). The spirit comforts those who are honest about their own sin or try to justify it before God can never know the comfort that comes from a pure heart, as Jesus talks about in *Matthew 5:8* (Proverbs 28:13; Isaiah 57:15).

The blessing is not upon all that mourn but upon those who mourn in reference to sin. They shall be comforted by the discovery and appropriation of God’s pardon.

We may take it, therefore, that in its widest sense the beatitude covers all those who are led by mourning to a discerning of sin, and who so deplore it’s effects and consequences in the world as to yearn for and seek the deliverance which is in Christ Jesus.

CONCLUSION: God has chosen the poor in spirit and those that mourn for their sins to be rich in faith, comforted and become the heirs of His kingdom.

QUESTIONS:
1. Who are the poor in spirit?
2. Give a description of they that mourn

ASSIGNMENT: Pray and work on yourself to seek God daily.