TOPIC: FORBIDDEN BLOOD COVENANTS

OPENING PRAYER: Father, deliver me from every evil covenant I have entered into, knowingly or unknowingly.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 9:14-22

MEMORY: Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether it be of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings. Leviticus 7:26.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Having understood that life resides in the blood with biblical evidences (Lev.17:11) and that every spiritual covenant is sealed with the blood (Heb.9:18). Also, it should be noted that the blood of animals shed in the Old Testament could not cleanse the sins of man once and for all whereas the blood of Jesus shed as a covenant of redemption carries so much power to save man eternally.

Covenants have the power of gathering, protecting and blessing people in all circumstances of life. On the other hand, any wrong use of the principle of covenant can bring about grave consequences. In this lesson, we shall attempt to discuss the instances of wrong approaches to blood covenant, the consequences and the way out.

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TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM: To teach students the kind of blood covenants that God forbids.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Discover some wrong approaches to blood covenants.
b. Understand the consequences of unholy blood covenants.
c. Contribute to discussion do class activities and assignment.

TEXT REVIEW: Hebrews 9:14-22.
The Bible clearly expresses the superiority and potency of the blood that Jesus Christ shed over the blood of animals, in that:
Through the eternal (ever living) Spirit (of God), Jesus offered Himself

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: WRONG APPROACHES TO BLOOD COVENANT

Teacher should allow the students to share their experiences of blood covenants they have or that people do enter into and guide the class through the discussion as follows:

-The blood connects the physical and the spiritual world as well as the temporal and eternal world.

-Blood covenant is usually made when the blood of two individuals mingle.

-It could be done by cutting the palms of the individuals and then the shaking of hands to combine the blood.

-It could also be that a few drops of blood from each person is mingled in a glass of wine and then drunk by both.

-In either case, the blood is mixed, thus indicating that two lives were mixed.

-Incision (piercing or cutting of the body for ritual, protection or religious purposes) is another way of initiating an individual into a blood covenant with demons (1 Kings.18:28).

Sometimes, an animal’s blood could be shed as representative of both individuals mingling their lives together. After all, “the life is in the blood. (Lev.17:11).
Regardless of the form it takes, the Bible forbids the:

•Mixing or drinking of blood (Lev.7:26).

•Cutting of the skin and incisions which leave permanent scars as a reminder of the covenant from that time on.

The Satanic realm fully understands the power of the blood covenant and this is why as soon as a person starts to progress in the satanic order, he is introduced to blood oaths which become progressively harsher and more prescriptive.

Hence, anyone involved in ungodly soul ties as “lovers”, illicit sexual relationships, occult blood sacrifices, suicides, homicides, abortion, etc., enters into a deal with Satan.

In this manner, people unite with demons either consciously or unconsciously (Gen.4:8-12). Every believer should avoid this kind of blood covenant at all cost.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss other means by which some people enter into blood covenant.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: CONSEQUENCES OF UNHOLY BLOOD COVENANTS

1. The teacher should allow the students to discuss from experience some of the outcomes of the blood covenants stated in outline one and guide the class with the following points:
Blood covenant among humans is scripturally forbidden.
The Bible admonishes that our ‘yes’ should be ‘yes’ and our ‘no’ should be ‘no’ (Matt.5:34-37).
If swearing is unscriptural (James 5:12), entering into a blood covenant is evil and can:
Open doorways to demonic afflictions.
Truncate the destiny of those involved and their descendants (2Sam.12:10-12).

2. Sexual intercourse also constitutes a blood covenant.
Since marriage is a life-long covenant, those who are yet to marry must prayerfully choose who to marry (1Cor.6:16; 2Cor.6:14).
This sharing of blood creates a special spiritual connection between souls.
Blood diseases can also be sexually transmitted from one partner to the other.
Sexual intercourse among the unmarried is a terrible sin (1Cor. 6:18).
Generational curses can be transmitted through this blood covenant (2 Sam.12:10-11).

The satanic realm is quick to exact the death penalty on their blood covenant victims (John 10:10). Such sudden death could be painted as accidents, heart attack, unclassified sicknesses, etc (2 Cor. 2:11).
There are many people that have entangled themselves through blood covenants. If you are one of them, the consequences may be deadly except you confess, renounce and cry unto God for total deliverance (John 8:32; Isa.49:24-26).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention other consequences of satanic blood covenants.

3. SUMMARY: There are terrible consequences for evil blood covenants.

4. CONCLUSION: Avoid entering into any form of illicit blood covenant with anyone. It is evil.

5. EVALUATION: Teachers should ask the students to mention consequences of unholy blood covenants?

6. CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let the blood of Jesus purge me from any covenant I might have entered into.

7. ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical things those involved in unholy blood covenants can do to break free.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 20 OF DECEMBER 2020

TOPIC: FORBIDDEN BLOOD COVENANTS

MEMORY VERSE: Moreover ye shall eat no manner of blood, whether it be of fowl or of beast, in any of your dwellings. Leviticus 7:26

BIBLE PASSAGE: Hebrews 9:14-22

INTRODUCTION: Having understood that life resides in the blood with biblical evidences (Lev.17:11) and that every spiritual covenant is sealed with the blood (Heb.9:18). Also, it should be noted that the blood of animals shed in the Old Testament could not cleanse the sins of man once and for all whereas the blood of Jesus shed as a covenant of redemption carries so much power to save man eternally.

Covenants have the power of gathering, protecting and blessing people in all circumstances of life. On the other hand, any wrong use of the principle of covenant can bring about grave consequences. In this lesson, we shall attempt to discuss the instances of wrong approaches to blood covenant, the consequences and the way out.

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OUTLINES
1. Wrong Approaches To Blood Covenant
2. Consequences Of Unholy Blood Covenants

WRONG APPROACHES TO BLOOD COVENANT

The blood connects the physical and the spiritual world as well as the temporal and eternal world. Blood covenant is usually made when the blood of two individuals mingle. It could be done by cutting the palms of the individuals and then the shaking of hands to combine the blood. It could also be that a few drops of blood from each person is mingled in a glass of wine and then drunk by both.

In either case, the blood is mixed, thus indicating that two lives were mixed. Incision (piercing or cutting of the body for ritual, protection or religious purposes) is another way of initiating an individual into a blood covenant with demons (1 Kings.18:28). Sometimes, an animal’s blood could be shed as representative of both individuals mingling their lives together. After all, “the life is in the blood. (Lev.17:11).

Regardless of the form it takes, the Bible forbids the mixing or drinking of blood (Lev.7:26), cutting of the skin and incisions which leave permanent scars as a reminder of the covenant from that time on. The Satanic realm fully understands the power of the blood covenant and this is why as soon as a person starts to progress in the satanic order, he is introduced to blood oaths which become progressively harsher and more prescriptive.

Hence, anyone involved in ungodly soul ties as “lovers”, illicit sexual relationships, occult blood sacrifices, suicides, homicides, abortion, etc., enters into a deal with Satan. In this manner, people unite with demons either consciously or unconsciously (Gen.4:8-12). Every believer should avoid this kind of blood covenant at all cost.

CONSEQUENCES OF UNHOLY BLOOD COVENANT

Blood covenant among humans is scripturally forbidden. The Bible admonishes that our ‘yes’ should be ‘yes’ and our ‘no’ should be ‘no’ (Matt.5:34-37). If swearing is unscriptural (James 5:12), entering into a blood covenant is evil and can open doorways to demonic afflictions. It can also truncate the destiny of those involved and their descendants (2Sam.12:10-12).

Sexual intercourse also constitutes a blood covenant. Since marriage is a life-long covenant, those who are yet to marry must prayerfully choose who to marry (1Cor.6:16; 2Cor.6:14). This sharing of blood creates a special spiritual connection between souls. Blood diseases can also be sexually transmitted from one partner to the other. Sexual intercourse among the unmarried is a terrible sin (1Cor. 6:18).

Generational curses can be transmitted through this blood covenant (2 Sam.12:10-11). In addition, the satanic realm is quick to exact the death penalty on their blood covenant victims (John 10:10). Such sudden death could be painted as accidents, heart attack, unclassified sicknesses, etc (2 Cor. 2:11).

There are many people that have entangled themselves through blood covenants. If you are one of them, the consequences may be deadly except you confess, renounce and cry unto God for total deliverance (John 8:32; Isa.49:24-26).

CONCLUSION: Avoid entering into any form of illicit blood covenant with anyone. It is evil.

QUESTIONS:
1. What are the wrong approaches to blood covenant?
2. What are the consequences of unholy blood covenant?

FURTHER READING:
MON: Lev. 7:26; TUE: 2Sam. 12:10-12; WED: Gen. 4:8-12; THUR: Isaiah 49:24-26; FRI: 1Kings 18:28; SAT: Lev.17:11; SUN: Heb.9:18

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical things those involved in unholy blood covenants can do to break free.

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.”

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

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, the Lord is my light and my salvation. He is my health, strength, wisdom, life, and stay. I dwell in His secret place; therefore, I am shielded from all evil and corrupting influences of this world. Daily, the Word of God gains ascendancy in me, causing my body to respond and conform only to what it says. On the basis of this Word, I declare that I am preserved in my going out and in my coming in. No disease, sickness, or infection can fasten itself to my body. Blessed be His Name!

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore You, my Father, You’re the righteous and Just Judge, who is not a respecter of persons, but always on the side of truth and the Just.

Thank You, Father, for revealing Your truth to me and for setting me free from the bondage of darkness.

Thank You, Father, for Your promise to always be with me and deliver from the persecution of man, as a backlash for doing Your Will.

Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

I subdue and render powerless and impotent, every power that may arise from the pit of hell to attack me after faithfully discharging my divine assignments, in Jesus’ name.

Father, I ask for grace to always declare the whole truth to Your people, at all times, without fear or favour, in Jesus’ name.

Father, let me never aid or condone sin, or join the multitude to sin against You, in Jesus’ name.

Father, frustrate every attempt by satanic powers and agents, to persecute me; and, deliver me from the persecution of man, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me exceptional divine wisdom to preach the gospel with conviction, that even, the enemies of the gospel will accept, acknowledge and bow to the great power behind the gospel, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and his entire household; let the blood of Jesus shield and protect them from every satanic arrow and attack, 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

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.”

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

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, the Lord is my light and my salvation. He is my health, strength, wisdom, life, and stay. I dwell in His secret place; therefore, I am shielded from all evil and corrupting influences of this world. Daily, the Word of God gains ascendancy in me, causing my body to respond and conform only to what it says. On the basis of this Word, I declare that I am preserved in my going out and in my coming in. No disease, sickness, or infection can fasten itself to my body. Blessed be His Name!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Heavenly Father, I worship and honour Your majesty accept it all in Jesus’ name

Arise oh Lord and be my help in all areas let Your help subdue every help of man, in Jesus’ name

I am that I am, do not let me mourn in any aspect of my life, give me a new song this new week in Jesus’ name

I am that I am, deliver me from the desires of the wicked henceforth and make me a blessing to others, in Jesus’ name

I declare my victory and the beauty of God is replacing all ashes and sorrow in my life, in Jesus’ name

I will never be a candidate of any kind of misfortune known or known, in Jesus’ name

I decree my hands are blessed and I am a bearer of goodnews in all areas, in Jesus’ name

I decree I rule above all tormenting power and force tampering with my destiny in Jesus’ name

I erase every evil ordinance against the body of Christ in form of laws or decree henceforth, in Jesus’ name

I destroy every hand toiling with my glory and that of any member of my household spiritually or physically, in Jesus’ name

I decree grace of God surrounds me each and everyday, I can never be disgraced in Jesus’ name

I decree my joy is overflowing always I will know no sorrow in all aspects of life, 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!

Beloved, these daily declarations 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.”

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

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, the grace of God is made sufficient for me. He is my confidant and my teacher. He is my sustainer and the source of my salvation. He is my high tower and great deliverer. The lord is my hope and my source always. The Holy spirit is my teacher, companion and director therefore I will never fall victim of any ill advise or decree because God is working in and through me. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Prince of peace I exalt you for Your grace that is made sufficient each and every day

Holy one of Israel thank You for Your mercy and forgiveness of sin You deserve my worship

Father I lift before You every home hit with any form of challenge no matter what the origin is thank You for giving them victory

I decree, let every evil one world order be permanently negated from the origin in Jesus’ name

Holy spirit teach me those things that seem impossible to natural mind grant me grace to excel over them

I decree henceforth I will not be a subject to any evil law or decrees in Jesus’ name

I decree my life will impact souls in every aspect and through me destinies will be fulfilled to the glory of God, in the precious name of Jesus

I destroy all impacts of any evil revelations or proclamation in and around me, in Jesus’ name

Father guide my utterance and do not let me fall victim of any evil thoughts or word spoken by or into my life

I decree over this nation, nations around the world and people in position of power, that all decisions contrary to the will of God or jeopardize God’s purpose will not stand, 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!

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.”

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

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, the grace of God is made sufficient for me. He is my confidant and my teacher. He is my sustainer and the source of my salvation. He is my high tower and great deliverer. The lord is my hope and my source always. The Holy spirit is my teacher, companion and director therefore I will never fall victim of any ill advise or decree because God is working in and through me. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

Thank You, Father, for the abundance of Your grace over my life, and for Your finished work at Calvary, that brought salvation to my soul.

Thank You, Father, for Your kindness, mercy and unmerited favour upon my life and destiny, and, for the grace to believe in You.

Thank You, Jesus, for going to Calvary to pay the price for my sin, which I could not pay, with Your own blood.

Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus name.

Father, please, let me have works to show for my faith; empower me to do great and mighty works of miracles and exploits in Your kingdom, in Jesus name.

Father, increase my faith in You on a daily basis; please, don’t let my faith fail me, in the face of life’s challenges and adversities, in Jesus name.

Father, please, give me the grace to always obey You and to do Your perfect Will, at all times, in Jesus name.

Farther, please, let me never abuse Your grace over my life, or take You or Your word for granted, in Jesus name.

Father, please, let the reason for which I was born and born again, be fulfilled, in my life, in Jesus name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and his entire household; let the blood of Jesus shield and protect them from every satanic arrow and attack, 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 20 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: Proverbs 24:24

OPEN HEAVEN 20 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 24:23-26

23. These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.

24. He that saith unto the wicked, Thou are righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him;

25. But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.

26. Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

HAPPY SUNDAY BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Many times, we Pastors find ourselves in situations where we are faced with either speaking the truth or telling a lie to flatter someone who is influential or from whom we can get a lot of benefits.

At such times, we must ensure that we do not lie.

Our God has never been in support of respecting people to the extent of endorsing their wrongdoings.

It does not matter who the fellow is or how much you can gain from them, never lie to get their favour.

When God told Prophet Jeremiah that He would be sending him to nations, he knew that meant that he would be confronting some really influential people, so he responded in Jeremiah 1:6:

“Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child.”

And God reassured him in Jeremiah 1:7-8 thus:

“… and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak. Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the LORD.”

This message is still relevant today: fear not, God is with you to deliver you.

The elders have a saying that it is not the one who we are sent to that we must fear, but the one who sent us.

Now, when God has sent you to correct an influential person, you need to do it with wisdom.

John the Baptist confronted Herod and lost his head, but Nathan confronted David and the king repented.

What is the difference between the way the two Prophets carried out their assignment?.

John the Baptist was straight and direct with Herod. The Bible says in Mark 6:18:

“For John had said unto Herod, It is not lawful for thee to have thy brother’s wife.”

Nathan, in his own case, decided to tell the king a fictional story about someone else who did something similar to what David had done, so he got David to judge the case by himself and when David acknowledged the fellows sin, Nathan turned it around and said “Sir, that fellow is actually you”.

Thereafter, he went on to deliver the message God had sent him to deliver (2 Samuel 12:1-14).

If Nathan had come straight to tell the king that the sword would never depart from his house, that God would raise his own family members to go against him and so on, he may have lost his head too.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 DECEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

Make sure you deliver the message that God has sent you with, but ask Him for the wisdom with which to present it.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 19 DECEMBER 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 20 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

STAND UP! STAND UP FOR JESUS

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

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN 20 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HEBREWS 1:1-14, HEBREWS 2:1-18, HEBREWS 3:1-19, HEBREWS 4:1-16, Hebrews 5:1-14, HEBREWS 6:1-20

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God. Luke 4:4

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING LUKE 4:1-13

1 And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,

2 Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered.

3 And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread.

4 And Jesus answered him, saying, It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.

5 And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.

6 And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.

7 If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.

8 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

9 And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence:

10 For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee:

11 And in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

12 And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

The devil is a toothless bulldog. He can only bark but he cannot bite.

He can be tough, but he will never succeed against you if you are in Christ.

If Jesus Christ could defeat the devil when he died and resurrected on the third day, then as a joint heir with Christ, the devil has no power over you.

However, don’t be quiet and lenient with the devil otherwise, he will overcome you.

Know that the word of God is an important weapon for every child of God to counter the tricks of the devil.

Therefore, study the word and know how to use it.

Also, do not joke with Sunday school and Bible study; ensure you attend these programmes regularly and punctually.

Most importantly, memorize Bible verses so that you can talk back at the devil whenever he comes to you.

The devil understands the importance of the relationship between you and your heavenly Father.

So he will try his best to separate you from Him by bringing unrighteous thoughts to you; he might tell you that you are a liar and God doesn’t love you because of the sins you committed in the past.

My child, whenever the devil comes with negative thoughts, counter him with the word of God.

Let him know who you are in Jesus Christ.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 DECEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

How much of the word have you committed to your memory?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 DECEMBER 2020 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 good will,
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 20 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MICAH 4:1-13, MICAH 5:1-15, REVELATION 11:1-19

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: The man that wandereth out of the way of understandin shall remain in the congregation o the dead. Proverbs 21 :16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING 1 JOHN 2:15-17

15. Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.

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

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

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

In life, if you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.

Beloved, you need to know where you stand when faced with situations in life.

You also need to know when to say no or yes.

No matter the situation, choose to say yes to the things that please God, and a firm no to the Devil because if your no to the devil is not firm, he will find a way to make you say yes to him.

Remember how Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden.

My child, you must also say No to undesirable situations.

Don’t allow any problem in your life or family to persist.

Say No to failure, shame, reproach, poverty and every negative situation.

If you don’t say no to unpleasant things, they will hinder you from fulfilling your divine purpose.

Is there anything that is standing between you and where God wants you to be?.

You must deal with it violently in prayer and through the word of God.

Don’t be indifferent about things happening in your life or around you.

Many people have missed their blessings because they are neither here or there.

Live your life based on Biblical principles and watch God take care of you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 DECEMBER 2020 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the grace to say no to things that don’t please you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 DECEMBER 2020 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 19 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MICAH 1:1-16, MICAH 2:1-13, MICAH 3:1-12, REVELATION 10:1-11

OPEN HEAVEN 19 DECEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Ephesians 2:8

OPEN HEAVEN 19 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 2:8-9

8. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God;

9. Not of works, lest any man should boast.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS MESSAGE IS ABOUT GRACE. I PRAY THAT AS YOU GO THROUGH THESE WORDS AND BIBLE READINGS, YOU WILL LIVE A LIFE FILLED WITH GOD’S GRACE IN JESUS’ NAME

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 DECEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Many of our beloved ‘grace’ preachers have often misinterpreted todays Bible reading to mean that since being saved is not by works but grace, you can do whatever you like and still maintain your salvation.

Grace means unmerited favour.

That means, you did not do anything to be amongst those who God decided to save.

John 6:44 says “No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:”

John 15:16 says “Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you.”

It is only by grace that we had an encounter that brought us into a relationship with Christ.

The passage then goes on to say that we are “saved through faith”.

So we are not only saved by grace, we are also saved through faith.

This means that even if the grace is available for you to be saved, salvation can only occur through your faith.

Now faith is the belief in Christ and His finished work on the cross. Romans 10:9 says:

“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

So no faith, no salvation. The Bible says in James 2:18-20:

“Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works. Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?”

You cannot claim to have faith in Christ’s finished work on the cross and still be acting against His word.

Without faith, even with the availability of grace, you can neither be saved nor please God (Hebrews 11:6).

“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7

OPEN HEAVEN 19 DECEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

Grace does not give you the liberty to sin; rather, it gives you the ability to live above it.

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 DECEMBER 2020 HYMN

MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE

1. My faith looks up to Thee,
Thou Lamb of Calvary,
Saviour divine!
Now hear me while I pray,
Take all my guilt away,
O 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,
O may my love to Thee
Pure, warm and changeless be
A living fire!

3. While life’s dark maze I tread,
And grief around me spread,
Be Thou my guide;
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 Saviour, then in love,
Fear and distrust remove;
O bear me safe above,
A ransomed soul.

OPEN HEAVEN 19 DECEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 PETER 1:1-25,1 PETER 2:1-25, 1 PETER 3:1-22, 1 PETER 4:1-19 , 1 PETER 5:1-14