LESSON THREE (03)
TOPIC: LET MY PEOPLE GO AND WORSHIP ME.

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OPENING PRAYER: Father, let everything that will prevent me from worshipping you give way.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leaders should ask members how God handles plagues, disasters and pandemics in the past and what can be the cause of natural disasters.

MEMORY VERSE: “And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”- Exodus 8:1

BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 7:1-16

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The sojourning of the children of Israel in the land of Egypt was 430 years (Exodus 12:40-41). They became slaves in Egypt many generations after Joseph had died because the new Pharaoh did not know Joseph and what he had done in the land of Egypt, so he enslaved them.

God who is determined to bring them to freedom sent Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh to let His people go that they may serve Him, but Pharaoh said in Exodus 5:2 that “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? 1 know not the Lord, neither will l let Israel go.

TEXT REVIEW: Exodus 7:1-16
i. God can clear any obstacle for His name to be glorified
ii. God still does wonders

LESSON OUTLINE:
WHO ARE GOD’S PEOPLE?

In the Old Testament, the Israelites are referred to as “the people of God in Judges 20:2, 2 Samuel 14:13 and 2Chronicles 7:14. All those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour are also the people of God. Therefore, to be part of God’s people, you must give your life to Jesus Christ and come under the umbrella of the only saving name, Jesus Christ. (Acts 4:12).

LET GOD’S PEOPLE GO
The reason for allowing God’s people to go is to enable them serve the Lord and anything that prevents them from serving God must give way.

Examples of what must give way or let go are:
– Slavery (Exodus 12:1-15, Romans 6:15-19)
– – Sicknesses and diseases (Exodus 23:25, Deuteronomy 7:15)
– Barrenness and miscarriage (Deuteronomy 7:14, Exodus 23:26)
– – Lack and poverty (Deuteronomy 28:2, Philippians 4:19)
– Failure and disappointments (Numbers 23:19)
– -Demonic oppression and attacks (1 Samuel 5:4, Acts 16:18)
– Addictions (Titus 2:11-14)
– – Bondages and limitations (John 8:31-36)
– Mourning (John 11:17-23)
– – Unfulfilled promises (2 Corinthians 1:20)

ACTIVITIES: What are other things that must give way apart from those stated above?

SUMMARY: God disallows everything that prevents His people from serving Him.

CONCLUSION: It took 10 mighty acts of God in the land of Egypt before Pharaoh allowed the children of Israel to go after which he pursued them with his army to the Red Sea where they met their final destruction. The only saving grace for you is to give your life to Jesus Christ, He must be your Lord and Saviour, only then you can command your release by the authority in the name of Jesus Christ.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden diet below.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God for the salvation of your soul

2. Father, everything contending with Your Word in my life, uproot in the mighty name of Jesus.

3. Father, render the power of my enemies useless as you did to Pharaoh in the mighty name of Jesus.

4. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.

5. Your personal prayer request

 

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY: Exodus 15:9-12, My Pharaoh must die.

TUESDAY: Exodus 14:10-12, Don’t go back.

WEDNESDAY: Mark 8:36, Life without Christ is vanity.

THURSDAY: Proverbs 26:11, Do not return.

FRIDAY: Exodus 13:3-14:31, Remember the day you came out of Egypt.

SATURDAY: Acts 4:12, Jesus, The only way,

SUNDAY: Exodus 15:1-11, The joy of victory.

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, The worries of my life has been replaced with worship. All burdens have been lifted, every everlasting gate of challenges have been permanently broken. The power of God has set me free and make me whole, the peace of God surrounds me and I do not live under the distress of any unrest spiritually or physically. Grace works for me and set me free. I am blessed and highly favoured because I am a child of God, Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

This Sunday, the presence of God will go with me and my household in Jesus’ name!

I decree my steps are directed to the right path always, in Jesus’ name

I am that I am thank you for this beautiful day and grace of life in Jesus name

I decree I will never be a castaway in the kingdom of God in Jesus name

I decree grace to be upright and walk in the power and purpose of God is released upon me and all that concerns me

The name of God is a strong tower, I run into and I am safe. My life will never fall in the desires of the wicked, in the mighty name of Jesus

I live intentionally by His grace and I live a purposeful life. Every tongue that rise in judgement against me and all that concerns me is permanently condemned, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I am a blessed Child, I am saved, I am blessed to be a blessing. I belong to Zion because this world is not my home, in Jesus’ name.

I decree I will never live a life of worry but of worship henceforth, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree my season of thanksgiving and praise will never be overturned by any force of darkness, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree whatever has given me sleepless nights today receives divine solutions, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree every known or unknown burden is lightened henceforth in Jesus name, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Holy one of Israel, thank You for Your word and the clarity and understanding it gives to my soul

Abba Father, thank You for Your unfailing grace and blessings released into my life You deserve my worship

I decree, Lord Almighty, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

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 THREE (03)
TOPIC: LET MY PEOPLE GO AND WORSHIP ME.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM

1. I love this family of God,
2. So closely knitted into one,
3. They have taken me into their arms
4. And `am so glad to be
5. A part of this great family
2. I bless this family of God,
3. So greatly prospered by the Lord,
4. They have taken me into their arms
5. And `am so glad to be
6. A part of this great family
3. I know this family of God,
4. So deeply rooted in the word,
5. They have taken me into their arms
6. And `am so glad to be
7. A part of this great family
4. I see this family of God,
5. So highly lifted above all,
6. They have taken me into their arms
7. And `am so glad to be
8. A part of this great family
5. Come, join this family of God,
6. So highly favoured by the Lord,
7. They have taken me into their arms
8. And `am so glad to be
9. A part of this great family.
10.
MEMORY VERSE: “And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”- Exodus 8:1

BIBLE TEXT: Exodus 7:1-16

[1]And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.

[2]Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land.

[3]And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and multiply my signs and my wonders in the land of Egypt.

[4]But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.

[5]And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

[6]And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did they.

[7]And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.

[8]And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,

[9]When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent.

[10]And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent.

[11]Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

[12]For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.

[13]And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.

[14]And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.

[15]Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river’s brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.

[16]And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

The sojourning of the children of Israel in the land of Egypt was 430 years (Exodus 12:40-41). They became slaves in Egypt many generations after Joseph had died because the new Pharaoh did not know Joseph and what he had done in the land of Egypt, so he enslaved them.

God who is determined to bring them to freedom sent Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh to let His people go that they may serve Him, but Pharaoh said in Exodus 5:2 that “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? 1 know not the Lord, neither will l let Israel go.

LESSON OUTLINE:
WHO ARE GOD’S PEOPLE?

In the Old Testament, the Israelites are referred to as “the people of God in Judges 20:2, 2 Samuel 14:13 and 2 Chronicles 7:14. All those who accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour are also the people of God.

Therefore, to be part of God’s people, you must give your life to Jesus Christ and come under the umbrella of the only saving name, Jesus Christ. (Acts 4:12).

LET GOD’S PEOPLE GO

The reason for allowing God’s people to go is to enable them to serve the Lord and anything that prevents them from serving God must give way.

Examples of what must give way or let go are:
– Slavery (Exodus 12:1-15, Romans 6:15-19)
– – Sicknesses and diseases (Exodus 23:25, Deuteronomy 7:15)
– Barrenness and miscarriage (Deuteronomy 7:14, Exodus 23:26)
– – Lack and poverty (Deuteronomy 28:2, Philippians 4:19)
– Failure and disappointments (Numbers 23:19)
– -Demonic oppression and attacks (1 Samuel 5:4, Acts 16:18)
– Addictions (Titus 2:11-14)
– – Bondages and limitations (John 8:31-36)
– Mourning (John 11:17-23)
– – Unfulfilled promises (2 Corinthians 1:20)

CONCLUSION: It took 10 mighty acts of God in the land of Egypt before Pharaoh allowed the children of Israel to go after which he pursued them with his army to the Red Sea where they met their final destruction. The only saving grace for you is to give your life to Jesus Christ, He must be your Lord and Saviour, only then you can command your release by the authority in the name of Jesus Christ.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank Him for His mighty acts.

2. Father, please touch me with Your hand of healing today in Jesus mighty name.

3. Pray for the rapid growth of RCCG spiritually. materially and numerically

4. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.

5. Your personal prayer request.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the Golden diet below.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY: Exodus 15:9-12, My Pharaoh must die.

TUESDAY: Exodus 14:10-12, Don’t go back.

WEDNESDAY: Mark 8:36, Life without Christ is vanity.

THURSDAY: Proverbs 26:11, Do not return.

FRIDAY: Exodus 13:3-14:31, Remember the day you came out of Egypt.

SATURDAY: Acts 4:12, Jesus, The only way,

SUNDAY: Exodus 15:1-11, The joy of victory.

LESSON THREE (3)
TOPIC: ASSURANCE OF SALVATION

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. 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, thank You for the gift of salvation.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 John 5:11-13

[11]And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

[12]He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

[13]These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

MEMORY VERSE: “That if you confess
with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved” Romans 10:9.

LESSON INTRODUCTION

Many followers of Jesus Christ look for the assurance of salvation in the wrong places. We tend to seek assurance of salvation in the things God is doing in our lives, in our spiritual growth, in the good works and obedience to God’s Word that is evident in our Christian walk.

While these things can be evidence of salvation, they are not what we should base the assurance of our salvation on. Thus this lesson centers on the confidence we have now that we are saved.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 John 5:11-13.

Apostle John in his first epistle made some clarifications on the issue of salvation. He says:
1. God has given us eternal life and this eternal life is in His Son. v11

2. He goes further to say:
a. ………….. v12a
b. ………….. v12b

3. He emphasised that he has written unto them:
a….V13a.
b. V13b.

LESSON OUTLINES

LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHAT IS SALVATION?

1. The following should be noted about
salvation:
i. Salvation is deliverance from danger or
suffering. To save is to deliver or protect. Sometimes, the Bible uses the words saved or salvation to refer to temporal, physical deliverance, such as Paul’s deliverance from prison (Phil.1:1).

ii. The word “salvation” concerns an eternal, spiritual deliverance. Jesus equated being saved with entering the kingdom of God (Matt.19:24-25).

iii. Salvation means to be saved from “wrath”, that it, to be exempted from God’s judgement of sin (Romans 5:9; 1 Thess. 5:9) which is death – eternal separation from God (Romans 6:23). Salvation therefore implies “the removal of one’s sin”.

2. Only God can remove sin and deliver us from its penalty (2Tim.1:9; Titus 3:5). He does this through His son Jesus Christ (John 3:17). Specifically;

i. It was Jesus’ shedding of His blood, His death on the cross and subsequent resurrection that achieved our salvation (Rom.5:10; Eph.1:7).

ii. Scripture is clear that salvation is the gracious, undeserved gift of God (Eph.2:5, 8-9) and is only available through faith in Jesus Christ (Acts 4:12).

iii. Salvation is the deliverance, by the grace of God, from eternal punishment for sin which is granted to those who believe and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour having repented of their sins John 1:12).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should describe salvation in their own terms

LESSON OUTLINE 2: ASSURANCE OF SALVATION
Teacher should guide the students through to following truths to assure them of their salvation:

1. When a sinner hears the gospel of salvation, repents and forsakes his sins, he goes on to confess his sins to Jesus Christ and asks for salvation, he will saved be (Rom.10:9-15; Acts 2:21).

3. We should not live our Christian lives wondering and worrying each day whether or not we are truly saved. A sinner who has just prayed a prayer of salvation must believe what is written in Romans 10:9-10 “That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation”.

4. Believers should trust that they are saved based on the promises God has declared, not because of their subjective experiences or religious activities (Eph.2:8-9).

5. The assurance of our salvation therefore, comes by faith in God’s word (Rom.5:1).

6. The Holy Spirit also bears (inner) witness with our spirit (Rom.8:16).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should briefly narrate their salvation experience.

SUMMARY: Once you confess your sins to God, repent from them, forsake such sins, surrender your lives to Jesus Christ, ask Him to forgive your sins and declare Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour with faith in your heart, you will be saved (Rom. 9-10)

CONCLUSION: Do not doubt your salvation. Build your assurance in Christ through intimacy with the word of God.

EVALUATION: Teachers should ask the students what gives them the assurance that they are born again.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please help me not to lose my salvation in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Check through the Bible, write out five (5) scriptures that assure you of your salvation.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; Philippians 3:10

OPEN HEAVEN 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 24:2-13

2. And Jesus said unto them, See ye, not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

3. And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

4. And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

5. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

6. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for alll these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

8. All these are the beginning of sorrows.

9. Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.

10. And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.

11, And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

12. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.

13. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Good Morning Beloved, have a blessed Tuesday

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, My destiny is forever hidden in Christ and His power subdues all powers that are contrary to His will. I have divine understanding and ability. I have joy like a river inside of me flowing through my entire existence because Christ is in charge of my life. Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 MESSAGE

Numerous blessings await anyone who knows Jesus, spends time reading, studying and meditating on the word of God.

Apostle Paul prayed that he might know Jesus the more (Philippians 3:10) because he knew that doing so would bring a lot of blessings.

What does it entail to know Jesus Christ? It takes staying with Him, learning of Him, doing His bidding and loving people unconditionally. He said in Matthew 11:28-29 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me…

There are lots of things we must learn of Jesus if we really want to know Him as He is. For example, Jesus Christ was confronted with the three categories of sin: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye and the pride of life when He was tempted by the devil to engage in a show of power.

However, He refused to jump from the pinnacle of the temple, according to Luke 4:9-13. Jesus overcame by His obedience to the word of God. Against one of the temptations, Jesus said in Luke 4:4 It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

The more we know Jesus Christ, the more we want to conform to His image, the suffering He endured and His death on the cross.

“If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us: If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny Himself.” “2 Timothy 2:12-13”

Anyone who lacks the knowledge of Jesus Christ is an alien to God and thus short-changes himself or herself.

The Bible says: “And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” “Daniel 11:32”

The apostles of old understood the importance of knowing the true God, thus one of them said in John 14:8 …shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. Our knowledge of Jesus Christ is all we need for our cases to be permanently settled.

My prayer is that you will know Him today in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 KEY POINT

Using Philippians 3:10, pray earnestly to God that He may reveal Jesus Christ to you.

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OPEN HEAVEN 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 HYMN

WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

1. What a Friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear-
All because we do not carry
Ev’rything to God in prayer!

2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a Friend so faithful
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour, still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.

OPEN HEAVEN 21 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PROVERBS 16:1-33

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians 4:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING MARK 14:3-9

3. And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious; and she brakes the box, and poured it on his head.

4. And there were some that had indignation within themselves, and said, Why was this waste of the ointment made?

5. For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.

6. And Jesus said, Let her alone; why trouble ye her? she hath wrought a good work on me.

7. For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.

8. She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.

9. Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 MESSAGE

In today’s Bible reading, we are told of an alabaster box of ointment. The box was made of clay while the ointment (perfume) inside was precious and most valuable. Until the box was broken, the ointment remained intact.

Just like that box, you are a soul that lives inside a body. That body is also known as the flesh. Often, when someone wants to do things that would profit the soul, the flesh gets in the way.

This is because the flesh likes comfort. So, for you to have a smooth walk with God, your flesh has to die. You can kill the flesh by seeking God prayerfully and fervently.

For instance, if you find it difficult to wake in the night to pray, it may be because your bed is too comfortable; sleep on the floor. Be hard on your flesh.

When I was a student, I did this a lot when preparing for examinations. This norm is a part of me today; my inner prayer room has no furniture in it, only a praying mat, a copy of my Bible and a dictionary.

You must be hard on your flesh if you want to get to heaven. Convert the time you spend watching TV series and surfing social media for the study of Gods word.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 KEY POINT

Any Christian that does not kill the flesh will be killed by the flesh.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 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 FOR TEENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ECCLESIASTES 10:1-20, ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10, ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14, 2 CORINTHIANS 11:16-33

OPEN HEAVEN 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11

OPEN HEAVEN 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING JOHN 6:11-13

11. And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

12. When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

13. Therefore they gathered them together and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

Good Morning Beloved, have a blessed Sunday

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, My destiny is forever hidden in Christ and His power subdues all powers that are contrary to His will. I have divine understanding and ability. I have joy like a river inside of me flowing through my entire existence because Christ is in charge of my life. Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 MESSAGE

There are many so-called praise songs that are not celebrating the beauty of Gods holiness and are thus unacceptable to the Lord. The sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving can produce abundant prosperity, according to our memory verse today.

Let us consider prosperity through the sacrifice of thanks, as we see in today’s Bible reading. We as children of God need to understand that God has numerous ways by which He can do whatever He says He will.

We should not waste our time in trying to pre-empt God or dictating to Him how our blessings or prosperity should come. We are to simply pray for what we want with thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6 ).

When the battle against the children of Israel raged in 2 Chronicles 20:1-37, King Jehoshaphat merely obeyed the voice of the Lord by appointing choristers to sing unto God.

Who would have thought that soldiers from the attacking nations would go to war with so many precious jewels and expensive clothes?.

God had purposed to bless His people because He knew from the onset that they would praise and bless the beauty of His holiness and He had to compensate them for giving Him His due!.

Another lesson we must learn from this story is that our praise and worship must be inspired by the Holy Spirit. Some of our so-called songs of praise are from our carnal man, not the Spirit.

“But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” “John 4:23-24”

When we give God heartfelt praise and worship, He, in turn, showers us with blessings. However, if we deny Him the praise He is worthy of, He would also deny us His prosperity.

In the text of today, our Lord gave thanks upon five loaves and two fishes; the response of His Father was phenomenal five thousand men were fed to satisfaction.

Many of us are so ungrateful. How blessed we would be if we could learn to offer God the sacrifice of thanks. Let us cultivate the habit of giving God worthy praise and thanksgiving and He will bless us with abundant prosperity.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 KEY POINT

Decide to worship God in truth, in spirit and in holiness, giving thanks throughout today as you go about your activities.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 HYMN

PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY THE KING OF CREATION!

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation!
Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near,
join me in glad adoration.

2. Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning;
sheltering you under his wings, and so gently sustaining!
Have you not seen all that is needful has been
sent by his gracious ordaining?

3. Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you;
surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you.
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,
if with his love he befriends you.

4. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him!
All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him.
Let the Amen sound from his people again;
gladly forever adore him.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PROVERBS 13:1-25

OPEN HEAVEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach. Mark 3:14

OPEN HEAVEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING ACTS 4:13-14

13. Now when they saw the boldness11 of Peter and John and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

14, And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

Good Morning Beloved, have a blessed Monday

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, My destiny is forever hidden in Christ and His power subdues all powers that are contrary to His will. I have divine understanding and ability. I have joy like a river inside of me flowing through my entire existence because Christ is in charge of my life. Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 MESSAGE

There are occasional followers of Jesus Christ and there are those who are permanent as well. The occasional followers of Jesus Christ typically opt not to live completely according to the Lord’s standards, choosing what and when to obey.

They choose a life of partial obedience to the word of God. Once, when Jesus was teaching these standards, the Bible says in John 6:66 From that time many of his disciples went back and walked no more with him.

To be with Jesus means to live by His teachings. He once lamented in Luke 6:46 And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which l say? He said further in John 8:31-32...if ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Two things are clear in our Bible reading of today: One, if you have been with Jesus indeed, boldness will be your trademark. The Bible says: “For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” “Romans 8:15.”

When a so-called child of God is living in fear, we must check whether he has been with Jesus indeed. Two, someone who has been with Jesus lives a daily miraculous life.

This is another trademark of genuine followers of Jesus Christ as we read in the text today. The Bible says: “And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.” “Acts 4:14”

I have taught in the School of Disciples that what our Master Jesus did, we can do also, and even more, according to His promise. When this happens, we become genuine ambassadors of Christ on earth.

As Christ’s ambassadors, we shall bring the whole world to their knees, saying Jesus is Lord. We are light and salt indeed if we choose to be with Jesus, living according to His standards, as written in the Bible.

The blessings of being with Jesus include learning from Him and when we do so, we shall find rest for our souls, according to Matthew 11:29.

If you are yet to give your life to Christ, make up your mind, not only to come to Jesus today but also to stay put. Don’t be an occasional or casual follower of Jesus Christ.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 KEY POINT: PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 20 SEPTEMBER 2021

Make up your mind today to live the rest of your life for and with Jesus and you will be blessed indeed.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven on 20 September 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 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 HYMN

STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING

1. Standing on the promises of Christ my king,
through eternal ages let his praises ring;
glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
standing on the promises of God.

CHORUS
Standing, standing, standing on the promises of God my Savior;
standing, standing, I’m standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
when the howling storms of doubt and fear
assail, by the living Word of God I shall prevail,
standing on the promises of God.

3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
bound to him eternally by love’s strong cord,
overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the promises of God.

4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
listening every moment to the Spirit’s call,
resting in my Savior as my all in all,
standing on the promises of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PROVERBS 14:1-35, PROVERBS 15:1-33

OPEN HEAVEN 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten. 2 Chronicles 20:22

OPEN HEAVEN 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING 2 CHRONICLES 20:18-22

18. And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

19. And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

20. And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

21. And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth forever.

22. And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

Good Morning Beloved, have a blessed Saturday

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, My destiny is forever hidden in Christ and His power subdues all powers that are contrary to His will. I have divine understanding and ability. I have joy like a river inside of me flowing through my entire existence because Christ is in charge of my life. Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 MESSAGE

The issue of praise and worship cannot be over-emphasised. As a matter of fact, the primary and original reason God created man and indeed all things for His pleasure is as we see in Revelation 4:10-11.: “The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure, they are and were created.”

Despite the fact that we are created for the purpose of praising and worshipping God, the Lord still daily loads us with benefits (Psalms 68:19).

One of these benefits is the victory that God gives to us when we sing His praise, according to our Bible reading today.

Another thing we must learn from today’s reading is that the Bible says: “he appointed singers unto the Lord, and that should praise the beauty of holiness…” “2 Chronicles 20:21”

It is not all so-called praise and worship singers who are genuine and acceptable unto the Lord; some are unto the flesh.

I have often told my children in the faith that they should be mindful of the type of song they sing in the name of praise or worship. Some of these songs are from the pit of hell, coated in Christian lyrics.

Any song, display, dance, drama or general work of art that promotes promiscuity is unacceptable in the sight of God and will do the opposite of what genuine songs of praise and worship do.

Our song should come from a pure heart, it’s presentation void of pride and ulterior motives. It is unfortunate that the origins of some so-called songs of praise and worship are demonic shrines.

They are so melodious and we embrace them without knowing the implication. From today, let us allow the Holy Spirit to give us songs that the Trinity will appreciate.

Let us sing of the beauty of Gods holiness for irreversible victory over our adversaries. It is only when our praise or worship is truly inspired by the Holy Spirit that it can indeed be an indomitable weapon of spiritual warfare.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 KEY POINT: PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 17 SEPTEMBER 2021

Commit to praising and worshipping God always.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven on 18 September 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 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 HYMN

ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME!

1. All hail the power of Jesus Name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
and crown Him Lord of all.

2. Let highborn seraphs tune the lyre,
and as they tune it, fall
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all
Before His face Who tunes their choir,
and crown Him Lord of all.

3. Crown Him, ye morning stars of light,
Who fixed this floating ball;
Now hail the strength of Israels might,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Now hail the strength of Israels might,
and crown Him Lord of all.

4. Crown Him, ye martyrs of your God,
who from His altar call;
Extol the Stem of Jesses Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.
Extol the Stem of Jesses Rod,
and crown Him Lord of all.

OPEN HEAVEN 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 23:1-56, LUKE 24:1-53

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 MEMORIZE: The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING PSALMS 37:21

The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 MESSAGE

Borrowing money at your level is a result of a lack of contentment and prioritization. If you receive pocket money from your parents or guardian, you are very fortunate.

In my days, there was nothing like that, once you eat at home, you go to school and come back home before you have another meal.

Although I know things are different now, yet, it is not wise to put yourself under financial stress because you want to acquire things on impulse or that you don’t need

Your pocket money is your first taste of financial responsibility; to be debt-free, you must learn how to draw up a budget to help you spend wisely each month especially if you’re in a higher institution.

Your budget should include your needs in order of importance. Thereafter, follow the budget strictly and don’t forget to save some money.

When our children were younger, we taught them how to spend within the means of their pocket money and if they needed anything extra, they had to work for it.

If you cultivate this habit of spending within your means now, you will become a wise and disciplined adult.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 KEY POINT

Have a monthly budget and stick to it.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 HYMN

LET US WITH A GLADSOME MIND

1. Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord for He is kind;

CHORUS
For His mercies shall endure
Ever faithful, ever sure.

2. Let us sound His name abroad,
For of gods He is the God;

3. He, with aII commanding might,
Filled the new-made world with light;

4. All things living He doth feed,
His full hand supplies their need;

5. He His chosen race did bless
In the wasteful wilderness;

6. He hath with a piteous eye
Looked upon our misery;

7. Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord for he is kind

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 18 SEPTEMBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ECCLESIASTES 4:1-16, ECCLESIASTES 5:1-20, ECCLESIASTES 6:1-12, 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18