TOPIC: TRIALS, TEST AND TEMPTATION

BIBLE TEXT: James 1:2-3
2 – My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
3 – Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

INTRODUCTION: Trials and tribulations are all part of what we experience as Children of God. Every believer has his/her own share of trials and tribulations, but we must be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. We must never stop praying, as prayer is the only sure way to escape the trials of life. When we pray, we generate spiritual energy to overcome trials and temptations.

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PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, I want to thank You for the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ available to
overcome trials and temptations.

2. Father, please forgive me in whatever way I have sinned against You (and against
myself) wash me by Your blood, in Jesus name.

3. Father, I received the power of the Holy Spirit to be able to overcome trials and temptations in Jesus name.

4. Father, I return to the sender every arrow of destruction targeted against me and my
family in Jesus name.

5. Father, I receive the mercy of God to overcome any form of trial and temptation
program against my life in Jesus name.

6. Father, I hand over every battle of my life to You, in Jesus name.

7. Oh Lord, by the power of the Holy Spirit, empower Christians globally to overcome the
trials of life in Jesus name.

8. Father, let Your rain of blessings come upon Christians globally, in the name of Jesus.

9. Father, let all the failure mechanism of the enemy targeted against my success be
frustrated in Jesus name.

10. Father, let every devourer assigned to eat the fruit of my labour be roasted by fire in
Jesus name.

11. Father, let Your light shine in all nations of the world for rapid development, in Jesus
name. – John 1:5

12. I paralyse the activities of household wickedness programmed against my life, in Jesus name. – Isaiah 61:7

13. Father, grant leaders of all nations divine wisdom in taking critical decisions that will
affect their people positively, in Jesus name. – Proverbs 29:2

14. Father, let every curse of failure, backwardness and affliction raised against my
nation be broken in the name of Jesus. – Galatians 3:13

15. Father, every root of rebellion in my life that is responsible for my affliction be
uprooted in Jesus name. – Job 22:28–29

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am the righteousness of God by faith as Jesus is so am I in this world. The word of God is my source and I am a product of the word. Therefore I carry and exhibit the power in the word making me impenetrable for this world and the works of darkness. Through the power of God at work in me destinies will be fine tuned, lives will be changed. Joy fills every aspects and no more labour without fruits or Harvest to show for it. God almighty is for me and nothing can stand against me in Jesus’ name, amen

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Almighty Father, thank You for this new week and Your provisions for me and my household, I call forth those things that be not, as though they were

This new week shall bring new opportunities, new healthy relationships and put me closer to my destiny, in Jesus’ name

Holy spirit thank You for being my greatest companion regardless of what is happening around the world

I decree I will never be ridden by fear of unknown in any aspect of my life, in Jesus’ name

I decree I walk and work in the realization of answered prayers in all that I pray for, the name of Jesus

I cancel every enaction of laws against the will of God over every nation in the world

I decree that there is a revival happening around the world, souls are drawn to the king of kings henceforth in Jesus name

I decree the moving hands of God is changing all situations to the glory of His name, in the name of Jesus

I decree as the offspring of Christ Jesus my life henceforth is moving in the direction of greatness and blessings all around in Jesus mighty name

I decree I grow in the will of God in all areas of my life, I will not fall into any evil trap of the enemy for me or any member of my household, in Jesus’ name

I decree through me souls will be drawn into the kingdom of God, they will bear fruits that will abide in Jesus’ name

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!

Beloved, these prayer points are spiritual 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 hell fire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am the righteousness of God by faith as Jesus is so am I in this world. The word of God is my source and I am a product of the word. Therefore I carry and exhibit the power in the word making me impenetrable for this world and the works of darkness. Through the power of God at work in me destinies will be fine tuned, lives will be changed. Joy fills every aspects and no more labour without fruits or Harvest to show for it. God almighty is for me and nothing can stand against me in Jesus’ name, amen

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PRAYER POINTS

Eternal rock of ages I worship and honour Your majesty, King of glory thank You for this amazing day and grace of life

Elyon, thank You for the forgiveness of sin and the blood shed for my salvation

Holy spirit thank You for having Your way in and through me and for glorifying yourself over my existence, thank You Jesus

Prince of peace thank You for this beautiful week and grace of life. Thank You for Your loving kindness and tender mercies upon me each and everyday

Father, I appreciate You for my family and what You are doing in my household, may Your name be exalted forever, in Jesus’ name

Father, bless my home with divine understanding and unity, let Your mercy prevail in my household, in Jesus’ name

Father, Please help my partner with divine understanding and readiness to make things work for better in our home, in Jesus’ name

Father, please give us the grace to function optimally according to our area of strength and help one another as much as we need, in the name of Jesus

Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and his entire household; renew their strength, and Your anointing and grace upon their lives, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, 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 answering our prayers and may you continue to always answer us in Jesus name (1 Thessalonians 5:18).

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name. See you here tomorrow. Bye for now!

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 MARCH 2021 MEMORIZE: Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 MARCH 2021 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 31:10-13

10. Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

11. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

13. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 MARCH 2021 MESSAGE

As a first child and daughter, leadership was thrust on me at a very young age.

I became responsible for directing and instructing my younger ones and ensured they complied with the instructions of our parents.

Little did I know that God was preparing me for a major role of leadership for His kingdom advancement here on earth.

I went through many unpleasant experiences that eventually brought my husband and I to the Lord many years ago.

As I got deeper in fellowship with God, He dealt with my weaknesses, pruned me, healed me and I started growing in the fruit of the Spirit.

My dear daughter, a virtuous lady is a whole lady (complete package): good morals, wise, domestic, sound and godly.

To be a virtuous lady, you need to first allow God into your heart so that He can mold you according to His taste.

You also need to take lessons from your mother; learn how to do chores, cook, bake and clean the house.

Don’t be lazy especially if you live in a house where there are maids, offer to do some chores.

Remember, you will not become a virtuous woman suddenly when you get married, you have to grow into it and this is the time to grow.

May you become a virtuous lady in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 MARCH 2021 KEY POINT

Celebrate all the women you know today with kind words.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 MARCH 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: DEUTERONOMY 5:1-33, DEUTERONOMY 6:1-25, DEUTERONOMY 7:1-26, MARK 12:1-44

HYMN 16: MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

1. My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Savior divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
Oh, let me from this day
Be wholly Thine!

2. May Thy rich grace impart
Strength to my fainting heart,
My zeal inspire!
As Thou hast died for me,
Oh, may my love to Thee
Pure, warm and changeless be,
A living fire!

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,
And griefs around me spread,
Be Thou my guide; i
Bid darkness turn to day,
Wipe sorrow’s tears away,
Nor let me ever stray
From Thee aside.

4. When ends life’s transient dream,
When death’s cold sullen stream
Shall o’er me roll;
Blest Savior, then, in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
Oh, bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
DEUTERONOMY 5-7; MARK 12:1-44
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2021 MEMORIZE: Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:21

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2021 BIBLE READING 1 SAMUEL 25:4-20

4. And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

5. And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name;

6. And thus shall ye say to him that liveth in prosperity, Peace be both to thee, and peace be to thine house, and peace be unto all that thou hast.

7. And now I have heard that thou hast shearers; now thy shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel.

8. Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes; for we come in a good day; give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

9. And when David’s young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased.

10. And Nabal answered David’s servants, and said, Who is David? and who is the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.

11. Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh that I have killed for my shearers, and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be?

12. So David’s young men turned their way, and went again, and came and told him all those sayings.

13. And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword; and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

14. But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them.

15. But the men were very good unto us, and we were not hurt, neither missed we any thing, as long as we were conversant with them, when we were in the fields;

16. They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.

17. Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household; for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him.

18. Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched corn, and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid them on asses.

19. And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.

20. And it was so, as she rode on the ass, that she came down by the covert of the hill, and, behold, David and his men came down against her; and she met them.

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2021 MESSAGE

The meaning of the name Nabal is fool and he did many foolish things, as recorded in the Bible.

We will however only focus on those foolish acts pertaining to his marriage.

Nabal always did things without carrying his wife along. A good husband will always be open with his wife.

She should know what he is up to all the time. A man should never leave his wife in the dark.

In our Bible reading for today, Nabal got a request from David for food supplies and did not tell his wife who ordinarily should have been in charge of that.

Even after he had responded, it was his servant who went to tell his wife Abigail.

He clearly didn’t involve her in his affairs. Husband, ask your wife for advice every now and then.

When she gives you advice, at least consider it. Indeed, if you always consider her advice you will definitely adopt it from time to time.

Even Nabal’s servant attested to the fact that Nabal never listened to advice.

Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he is such a son of Belial, that a man cannot speak to him. – (1 Samuel 25:17)

Put your wife in charge of things or tasks she is particularly skilled or gifted in and don’t interfere except with her permission, after all, she is better at that thing than you are.

If Nabal had put food affairs in the hands of his wife, when David sent him a message, he would have just referred the messenger to his wife and she would have handled it well.

At the end of the day, Nabal would have gotten the praise. When people are saying “Thank you” to me for the hospitality they receive at our programmes, many of them don’t know that I had no hand in it all, it was all my wife.

Even up to the feeding of the entire crowd at the Convention, it is her area of strength; why should I bother myself with it when I should be focusing on my own areas of strength?

Husband, don’t be like Nabal. Listen to your wife’s advice, put her in charge of certain things for which she is better skilled than you.

Wife, support your husband; pray for him, give him godly counsel, encourage him.

A husband and his wife are a team; neither should ever work alone.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2021 KEY POINT

Husband, apologise to your wife if you have not been listening to her advice and promise her that you will change henceforth. Wife, ensure you give your husband godly counsel.

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OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH FEBRUARY 2021 HYMN

GOD GIVE US CHRISTIAN HOMES

1. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the Bible is loved and taught,
Homes where the Master’s will is sought,
Homes crowned with beauty Thy love hath wrought;
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes!

2. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the father is true and strong,
Homes that are free from the blight of wrong,
Homes that are joyous with love and song;
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes!

3. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the mother in queenly quest,
Strives to show others Thy way is best,
Homes where the Lord is an honoured guest.
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!

4. God give us Christian homes!
Homes where the children are led to know
Christ in His beauty who loves them so,
Homes where the altar fire burn and glow
God give us Christian homes;
God give us Christian homes!

OPEN HEAVEN 8 MARCH 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 23:1-33, EXODUS 24:1-18, EXODUS 25:1-40

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 7 MARCH 2021

TOPIC: THE CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO INVESTMENTS

MEMORY VERSE:”Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: he that gathereth by labour shall increase.” Proverbs 13:11.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 19:11-27.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In the parable of the talents in Luke 19:11-27, Jesus makes it clear that He expects his followers to be faithful stewards of the resources that He has put at their disposal. Good stewardship includes wise investments. Many bellevers find it difficult to adopt a practical theology for money management and investing for a distant and uncertain future. The Bible, however, offers practical wisdom on investing the resources we have with insight and foresight.

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OUTLINES
1. Biblical Principles For Investments And Savings
2. Reasons For Investments

BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS

Investings is actually commended if done wisely. lt’s about puting money and/or other resources into real businesses that employ people and deliever products or services to customers. Hopefully, the companies we invest in do well and provide a return commensurate with our investments (Proverbs 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 11:1-6).

However, believers should invest only on businesses (real estate, contracts, ventures, stocks, shares, bonds) they understand or have expenence in (Proverbs 24:3-4).

We are to avold get-rich-quick schemes at all cost (Proverbs 13:11, 21:5). Do not invest in what you do not have. It is better not to invest at all than to invest what you cannot afford to lose. Do not accumulate debt in the name or investment. Prov. 22:7. Guard against Investing just because a Christian offers it; that is not a guarantee against loss.

Investing in your educalion and those of your children is a wise decision to make. By doing so you are preparing yourself for opportunites that will surely come your way and securing your future.
It s equaly important to also note that saving tor future needs is biblical (Genesis 41; Proverbs 6:6-11, 21:5).

Saving honours God because it rghtly values money as a gift that He has given to us (James 1:16-17) Instead of unplanned, impulsive, or foolish spending, wise saving demonstrates the importance of stewarding His gifts (Luke 12:47-48). Saving may also allow you to leave an inheritance, blessings for yours so they can then be a blessing to others (Proverbs 13:22),

REASONS FOR INVESTMENTS
i. Wealth Creation: investing your money will allow it to grow and compound. You earn money on the money already earned and create wealth over time.

ii. Beat Inflation: Returns from investment help to maintain the purchasing power at a constant level. lf you do not beat the inflation rate, you will be losing money, not making money.

iii. Retirement Mass Creation: You should invest while you are earning so as to create a mass of funds that can be used when you retire. This provides security to maintain a comfortable life-styie even after retirement.

iv. Accomplish Financial Goals: Investing can help you reach bigger financial goals. This return on your investments can be used towards financial goals, such as buying a home, buying a car, starting a business, or puttng your children through school.

v. High Returns: Investing woud help to achieve high returns as compared to banks savings account which provides little return.

CONCLUSION: Investing into the future is not an act of anxiety, everyone must save for the raining day. In order to build wealth, you should invest your money.

QUESTIONS
1. Why should you invest?
2. What are the principles that should guide our investments?

FURTHER READING: MON: Gen.26:12; TUE: Gen.8:22; WED: Luke 6:38; THUR: Psalm 107:37; FRI Psalm 126:5; SAT: ECL 11:4; SUN: ECL. 11:6.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention the five disadvantages of excess consumption
over investment.

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MEMBERS’ MANUAL 7 MARCH 2021

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

TOPIC: DO NOT RETURN TO YOUR VOMIT

MEMORY VERSE: “As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.” – Proverbs 26:11

TEXT: 2 Peter 2:20-22

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INTRODUCTION: In this teaching we shall explain the following three terms:
a.: “Do Not” – as used here is a command of a prohibition. Do not do such thing.
b.: “Return” – means to go back; to come/take back to old place or to old thing.
c.: “Vomit” – is any stomach content disgorged through the mouth.

So literally returning to ones vomit is simple going back or taking back that which was once rejected, abandoned and forsaken openly and willingly. Spiritually, vomit in all forms of ungodliness,sins, all ungodly behaviour or activities.
Do not return to your vomit to a Christian means: do not go back to your old sinful life.

A: WHAT SHOULD A BELIEVER DO IN ORDER NOT TO RETURN TO HIS/HER VOMIT?
-. True repentance is required.
-. Living a new life in Christ will prevent you. 2 Corinthians 5:17
-. Emptying the old man in you.
-. Encourage oneself to be steadfast in the Lord
-. Embrace Christ fully
-. Pray without ceasing
-. Then resist the devil
-. Flee every appearance of evil (flee bad company, corrupt company etc.)

B: CONSEQUENCES OF RETURNING TO YOUR VOMIT:
-. You will be cut off from the presence of the Holy Spirit
-. Shame and disgrace. – Isaiah 30:3
-. Sin takes over
-. Death
-. Rejection. – 1 Samuel 16:1
-. Demotion
-. Total fall from grace

CONCLUSION: Please encourage yourself in the Lord and remain steadfast in Christ in the face of Strom, persecution, temptation etc. – Galatians 5:1

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, please help me to remain in You forever.
2. Pray for the new believers not to return to their vomit.
3. Pray for every member of RCCG to keep soaring in faith.
4. Pray for the growth of RCCG – numerically, financially, materially and spiritually.
5. Pray for the family of Daddy and Mummy G.O.
6. Your Personal prayer request.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK (print or write it out so that you can participate daily):

MONDAY:
Isaiah 19:14 – ask God for the grace not to stagger to your vomit.

TUESDAY:
Kill the pleasure of sin. – Proverbs 23:8

WEDNESDAY:
Do not remember your forme life. – Isaiah 48:18

THURSDAY:
Putting up the new man. – Ephesians 4:2

FRIDAY:
Putting off the old man in you. – Ephesians 4:22

SATURDAY:
Renew your mind through God’s word. – Romans 12:2

SUNDAY:
Continually praise Him. – Psalm 150:1-6.

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 7 MARCH 2021

TOPIC: DO NOT RETURN TO YOUR VOMIT

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please help me not to return to my vomit.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask the youth in the center, how many of them have though of legitimate work they will like to engage themselves in?

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TODAY’S LESSON:
A: MEMORY VERSE: “As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.” – Proverbs 26:11

B: BIBLE TEXT: 2 Peter 2:20-22

C: LESSON INTRODUCTION: In this teaching we shall explain the following three terms:
a.: “Do Not” – as used here is a command of a prohibition. Do not do such thing.
b.: “Return” – means to go back; to come/take back to old place or to old thing.
c.: “Vomit” – is any stomach content disgorged through the mouth.

So literally returning to ones vomit is simple going back or taking back that which was once rejected, abandoned and forsaken openly and willingly. Spiritually, vomit in all forms of ungodliness,sins, all ungodly behaviour or activities.
Do not return to your vomit to a Christian means: do not go back to your old sinful life.

LEADERS DIARY:
A: LESSON AIM: To enable the members to explain what God means by ‘don’t go back to your vomit ‘.

B: TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. Explain the terms ‘returning to your vomit’ and ‘do not return to your vomit ‘.
ii. Give some examples of those who did not go back to their vomit and benefits.

C: TEXT REVIEW: 2 Peter 2:20-22
i. We are enjoined by the bible text not to return to our sin after being redeemed by the blood of Jesus .
ii. The bible calls such people ‘DOGS’
iii. It is possible that there may not be another chance for repentance.

D: TEACHING METHOD: Leader should use the interactive/discussion method.

E: TIME MANAGEMENT: Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

LESSON OUTLINES: There are two outlines:

A: WHAT SHOULD A BELIEVER DO IN ORDER NOT TO RETURN TO HIS/HER VOMIT?
-. True repentance is required.
-. Living a new life in Christ will prevent you. 2 Corinthians 5:17
-. Emptying the old man in you.
-. Encourage oneself to be steadfast in the Lord
-. Embrace Christ fully
-. Pray without ceasing
-. Then resist the devil
-. Flee every appearance of evil (flee bad company, corrupt company etc.)

B: CONSEQUENCES OF RETURNING TO YOUR VOMIT:
-. You will be cut off from the presence of the Holy Spirit
-. Shame and disgrace. – Isaiah 30:3
-. Sin takes over
-. Death
-. Rejection. – 1 Samuel 16:1
-. Demotion
-. Total fall from grace

ACTIVITY: How can a believer go back to his/her vomit?

SUMMARY: Don’t go back to the world !!

CONCLUSION: Please encourage yourself in the Lord and remain steadfast in Christ in the face of Strom, persecution, temptation etc. – Galatians 5:1

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, please help me to remain in You forever.
2. Pray for the new believers not to return to their vomit.
3. Pray for every member of RCCG to keep soaring in faith.
4. Pray for the growth of RCCG – numerically, financially, materially and spiritually.
5. Pray for the family of Daddy and Mummy G.O.
6. Your Personal prayer request.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the GOLDEN DIET below.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK (print or write it out so that you can participate daily):

MONDAY:
Isaiah 19:14 – ask God for the grace not to stagger to your vomit.

TUESDAY:
Kill the pleasure of sin. – Proverbs 23:8

WEDNESDAY:
Do not remember your forme life. – Isaiah 48:18

THURSDAY:
Putting up the new man. – Ephesians 4:2

FRIDAY:
Putting off the old man in you. – Ephesians 4:22

SATURDAY:
Renew your mind through God’s word. – Romans 12:2

SUNDAY:
Continually praise Him. – Psalm 150:1-6.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 7 MARCH 2021

TOPIC: THE CHRISTIAN APPROACH TO INVESTMENTS

OPENING PRAYER:. Father, guide me to increase wealth through credible means, in the name of the Lord Jesus.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Teacher should inform the students about the state of the class, the progress made and the challenges encountered during the 2nd quarter of the Sunday School year.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 19:11-27.

MEMORY VERSE:”Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: he that gathereth by labour shall increase.” Proverbs 13:11.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In the parable of the talents in Luke 19:11-27, Jesus makes it clear that He expects his followers to be faithful stewards of the resources that He has put at their disposal.

Good stewardship includes wise investments. Many bellevers find it difficult to adopt a practical theology for money management and investing for a distant and uncertain future. The Bible, however, offers practical wisdom on investing the resources we have with insight and foresight.

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TEXT REVIEW: Luke 19:11-27.
The key issues in the text with respect to investments and savings are identified as follows:

i. Wrong notion about the timing of the kingdom ar God which was considered to be immediate and peopie may not need to save.

ii. Some other peopie imagined that the time to the end is very far and thereby need not commence saving immediately. -Vs 12.

iii. Some peopie just hate the princples of saving and investment and consider it as burdensome. -Vs 14

iv. Some people are not informed about the values of saving and investment. Vs 20-21.
14.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS
i. Teacher should find out from students what savings and investments mean
ii. Teacher should explain investments as act of putting money and or other resources into real business (has to do with people, product or services) with hope of receiving return on investments.
iii. A well managed business will yield returns on investment. Prov. 31:10-31; Eccl. 11:1-6.
iv. Class should discuss the line of businesses which a believer could invest in, in the light of ther followings:
a. Real estate.
b. Contracts.
c. Ventures, stocks, shares, bonds, etc.

v. Some don’ts of investments:
a. Do not invest in what you do not have understanding or or have experience in. Prov. 24:3-4.
b. Avoid get rich quick scheme or investments. Prov. 13:11; Prov. 21:5.
c. Do not invest what you do not have.
d. Do not invest what you cannot afford to lose.
e. Do not accumulate debt in the name or investment. Prov. 22:7.
f. Do not invest because a Christian offers it. This may not guarantee against loss.

vi. Invest in your personal education. it opens doors of opportunities for you.
vii. Invest in your children’s education. it secures your future.
viii. Save for the future.
ix. Saving is biblical. Gen. 41; Prov. 6:6-11; Prov. 21:5.
x. Saving honours God as it rightly values money as a gift from above. James 1:17
xi. Avoid unplanned impulsive or unwise spending
xii. Saving demonstrates that we value what God has graciously given us. Luke 12:47-48.
xi. Saving may be a means of leaving an inheritance or blessings to your heirs, children, wards and others. Proverbs 13:22

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Are there any similarities or differences between savings and investments?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: REASONS FOR INVESTMENTS
i. Wealth Creation: investing your money will allow it to grow and compound. You earn money on the money already earned and create wealth over time.
ii. Beat Inflation: Returns from investment help to maintain the purchasing power at a constant level. lf you do not beat the inflation rate, you will be losing money, not making money.
iii. Retirement: You should invest while you are earning so as to create a mass of funds that can be used when you retire. This provides security to maintain a comfortable life-styie even after retirement.
iv. Accomplish Financial Goals: Investing can help you reach bigger financial goals. This return on your investments can be used towards financial goals, such as buying a home, buying a car, starting a business, or puttng your children through school.
v. High Returns: Investing woud help to achieve high returns as compared to banks savings account which provides little return.

CLASS ACTIVTY 2: Why should you invest?

SUMMARY:
i. Savings and nvestments are biblical.
ii. Both have principles which applied would bring returns.
iii. Savings and investments have tremendous benefits.

CONCLUSION: Investing into the future is not an act of anxiety, everyone must save for the raining day. In order to build wealth, you should invest your money.

EVALUATION: Why should you avoid unwise and impulsive spending?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to invest wisely.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention the five disadvantages of excess consumption
over investment.

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am hidden in the secret place of the Most High and I abide under the shadow of the almighty daily. Therefore, I am not susceptible to any form of harm because the power of Christ in me subdue all unwanted power. Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Almighty Father, thank You for Your word that release light always unto my path and being,

Spirit of the living God thank You for terminating every fear that wants to ridicule the existence and power of faith in me

I decree, let me always see You Lord in all that I do and never let my gaze be shifted away from You, in Jesus’ name

I decree, Lord Almighty, destroy every unwanted occurrence planned from the kingdom of darkness over my life in Jesus’ name

I decree, Oh Lord my Father and creator, please destroy all self destructive and faith sabotaging thoughts or deeds in all aspects of my life, in the name of Jesus

I decree, Mighty God turn around all unwanted news that is crawling their way into my existence henceforth, in the name of Jesus

I decree I will never be a victim of any evil circumstance, I am a victor always because I belong to the kingdom of God, hallelujah

I decree my light and purpose will not be darkened by any force in the mighty name of Jesus

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!