PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I am a champion and a victor forever! My spirit, soul, and body are under the dominion of God’s Word and the influence of God’s Spirit! God’s righteousness is unveiled through me today; I manifest the Christ-life, reigning and ruling over circumstances. I’m moving forward by the power of the Holy Spirit, making progress and waxing stronger in health, prosperity, and success in the mighty name of Jesus

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PRAYER POINTS

Abba, Father, you are the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.

Thank You, Father, for sending Your son, Jesus to show us the way, and for making Him a perfect example, for us to follow

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

Father, You are my Comforter in sorrow, pain, or distress. I praise You for drawing near to me when I draw near to you. You are El Roi, the God who sees me, and you are Eternal, Lord.

Father, I praise You for being my Helper, and for Your Holy Spirit’s conviction, correction, and protection in my life.

Father, You are invisible, but I see You with eyes of faith. You are Jehovah God, and Jehovah Jireh, the One who provides for all my needs, provide for me and my family, in Jesus’ name

Father, I praise You as my Jehovah Rapha, my God who heals, and for being Jehovah Rah, My faithful Shepherd. You are not just King, but you are King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. And yes, you are Jesus, the name above all names.

Father, with my whole heart I praise You, God. You are Messiah, the soon and coming King. You are omniscient; You know all things. You are omnipresent; everywhere at all times.

You are my Peace, my Protector, and the High Priest who became my Redeemer and Sacrifice forever. You died to set me free; You rose again and gave me victory over death. Hallelujah!

Father, I praise You because You are trustworthy and true. You are my Teacher, and Your understanding and wisdom is beyond finite minds; You promise wisdom to me when I ask.

Father, bless Your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and reveal more of Yourself unto him and his household, as they meditates on Your word, daily, 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

BIBLE TEXT(S): EX 21:16, EPH 1:13-14, EPH4:30, PS114:1-7

INTRODUCTION: kidnapping is the act of abducting an individual or a group of persons for monetary gain or ritual purpose. as we pray, god will hear us and put an end to all forms of killings and kidnapping in our nation in Jesus name.

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OUR DAILY DECLARATION DURING THE PERIOD OF FASTING AND PRAYER.

1. Nigeria; you will arise and shine again, for thy light is come.

2. All Prophesies of glory about Nigeria shall come to fulfilment in Jesus name.

3. I will eat the good of the land of Nigeria in Jesus name.

4. When the glory of Nigeria shall appear I and my family shall not disappear.

5. I thank you father for your good plan for Nigeria and answer to our prayers.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father thank you for keeping and protecting me and my family from being victims of kidnapping all these years.

2. Thank you Father for delivering and protecting me from the hands of kidnappers.

3. Let us thank God for the availability of the blood of Jesus that speaks mercy for us always.

4. Let us confess our sins and ask God for mercy for we have advertised, legalized, celebrated and boasted in sin. 2Chro 7:13-14

5. Let us ask God for mercy for all the sins of disobedience, oppression, lying, bloodshed and kidnapping in our nations. 1JN 1:9

6. Father arise in Your power and release all Your children in the cage of kidnappers and ritualist in the name of Jesus. Isa 49:24-26

7. Oh God scatter the plans and agenda of kidnappers, ritualist in this nation in Jesus name. Isa. 8:9-10

8. Oh Lord, strive with the agent of killings and death that strive with our nation. Ps 35:1-6

9. Father arise against those sponsoring the killings of innocent citizens in our nation. Ps68:1-2

10. Father render all the weapons of the killers of innocent citizens of our country impotent in the mighty name of Jesus. Isa. 54:16-17

11. Oh God save the youths of our country for thy mercy’s sake Ps6:4

12. Father please trouble these kidnappers, terrorists, and ritualists in this nation until they surrender to You in the mighty name of Jesus. Ps55:19

13. Father please lay Your ambushment against all the kidnappers, terrorists, killers, and ritualist in this nation in the mighty name of Jesus. 2Chro20:22

14. Father please let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end in this nation in the mighty name of Jesus. Psa7:9

15. Oh God arise and deliver our nation from the hands of the destroyers of lives in the mighty name of Jesus. Psa107:20

16. Father arise and put an end to wickedness in our nation. Ps68:1-2

17. Oh Lord rebuke and scatter the activity of spearman who delight in war

18. Every evil river through which death flows into our nation dry up in the mighty name of Jesus. 2Kgs2:21

19. Oh God our Father, please make yourself known in Nigeria. Put an end to these daily killings in Nigeria in the mighty name of Jesus. Ezek35:5

20. Father make the habitations and the hiding places of kidnappers, ritual killers, terrorist and their sponsors desolate in the mighty name of Jesus. Ezek35:1-6.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 NOVEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1

OPEN HEAVEN 16 NOVEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING 2 CHRONICLES 20:17-22

17. Ye shall not need to fight in this battle; set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem; fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them; for the LORD will be with you.

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 for ever.

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.

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 NOVEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Living a life of praise is not only the most enjoyable way to live, it’s also one of the most powerful ways to change your life.

Praise isn’t what you do only after a miracle has happened; it is what actually makes the miracle happen.

“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).

From the passage above, we see that it was when they began to sing and praise that the Lord moved.

If you are waiting for God to do a miracle before you start praising Him, you have got it all wrong.

It is when you praise Him that the miracle will happen.

It is by faith that you get miracles; the evidence that you truly have faith in God is in your praising Him even before the miracle happens.

Can you praise God in the face of danger?, Can you praise Him when all seems not to be well and you are feeling down?.

You see, that is exactly the best time to praise Him.

It is when you praise Him in that situation that He will minister strength to you.

Staying down and closing your mouth is exactly what the devil needs for him to keep you in that situation.

He knows that the moment you start praising God, the game has changed in your favour.

Since God inhabits the praises of His people (Psalms 22:3), your praise will bring Him into that situation and the devil will be defeated.

My beloved, it doesn’t matter how you feel at any point in time, don’t let the devil take the praise of God away from your lips.

When the devil comes with his trouble, don’t face him; he is too small to get your attention.

Face the living God and give Him the best praise.

Go to a quiet place and shout the praise of God loud and clear so that the devil will tremble.

What you will realise is that, just as God did for the people of Judah, He will move on your behalf when you begin to sing and praise Him. Halleluyah!

OPEN HEAVEN 16 NOVEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

Praise God always, even when you are feeling down.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 16 November 2020, 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

PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 15 NOVEMBER 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 16 NOVEMBER 2020 HYMN

IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE, GOD ONLY WISE

1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

2. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might!
Thy justice like mountains high soaring above,
Thy cloud which are fountains of goodness and love.

3. To all life thou givest to both great and small;
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all;
We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree,
And wither and perish-but nought changeth Thee.

4. Great Father of Glory, pure Father of Light,
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight;
All laud we would render; O help us to see;
‘Tis only the splendour of light hideth Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 NOVEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 4:1-37, ACTS 5:1-42, ACTS 6:1-15

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 NOVEMBER 2020 MEMORIZE: Let brotherly love continue. Hebrews 13:1

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 NOVEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING LUKE 10:30-37

30. And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.

31. And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

32. And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.

33. But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,

34. And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.

35. And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.

36. Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?

37. And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 NOVEMBER 2020 MESSAGE

Love is a divine nature which is expected of every child of God. Love is also the foundation for every godly relationship.

Believe me, if your life must please God, you must love everyone.

One of the basic principles of love is caring for people, not just fellow Christians, church members or close friend, but everybody.

It is surprising how some Christians attend every service, sing Christian songs, dress in a godly manner, yet find it comfortable to hate people around them.

When you are driven by the love of God, you will find it easy to love those in your neighbourhood.

Of course, you are to hate the sins they commit and never join them, but you should never hate anyone.

lf you are the type that is quick to condemn others, you are not showing love. Criticism is not a reflection of love.

If you flare up easily at little or no provocation, people can’t easily approach you for help, they can’t even dare to use your things in the hosteI/apartment, you are far from demonstrating love.

God expects us to love the neighbour next door, the cleaner, maid, rich, poor, your roommates irrespective of their tribe and religion.

God expects us to love everyone we come in contact with. Those are your neighbours.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 NOVEMBER 2020 KEY POINT

Your neighbours are the testimonials to your love.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 16 NOVEMBER 2020 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 FOR TEENS 16 NOVEMBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EZEKIEL 13:1-23, EZEKIEL 14:1-23, EZEKIEL 15:1-8, HEBREWS 11:20-40

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please use me for Your glory and let me do exploits for You.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask any member to explain what Dagon means.

MEMORY VERSE: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on Me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto My Father.” John 14:12

BIBLE TEXT: Mark 5:35-42

LESSON INTRODUCTION: God’s Word cannot return to Him void, it must accomplish what it was sent to do (Isaiah 55:10-11). Jesus is the word (John 1:1-2). In our today’s memory verse, Jesus expressly said that we (the believers in Him) shall do the works He did.

When He was in this world, raising the dead was among the numerous miraculous works He performed; our today’s text establishes this. When He ascended, He mandated them (the disciples) to wait for the power (Acts 1:8) which they did and the power came on them (Acts 2:1-3).

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LEADERS DIARY:

A: LESSON AIM: To encourage every believer, that the power to do exploits and raise the dead is available for every child of God.

B: TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be:

i. Hungry and thirsty for the power of God to do exploits using the name of Jesus.
ii. Toll the path of theApostles of old.
iii. Demonstrate the efficiency in the name of Jesus Christ if only they believe.

TEXT REVIEW: Mark 5:35-42
i. God can use anything for His glory.
ii. God uses who and what is available.

LESSON OUTLINES
1: THE DISCIPLES OF OLD FULFILLED THIS MANDATE:
As it is noted that the word of God cannot fail, the disciples went into action of performing miracles. Peter is a clear example of this, when he prayed like Jesus and raised DORCAS from death (Acts 9:36-43). Even though Paul was not yet a disciple when Jesus was physically present on earth, he brought back to life EUTYCHUS (Acts 20:8-12).

2: YOU ARE INCLUDED IN THIS MANDATE:
According to Mark 16:17-18, anyone (including you) who believes in our Lord Jesus Christ and His word can perform diverse kind of miracles, including raising the dead. However you must fulfill these fundamentals: (i.) to be born again (John 3:3-5), (ii.) to believe in the word of God (John 1:12), (iii.) Evangelise and pray for the sick and they shall recover (Mark 16:15-18, 20). Gradually you begin to raise the dead through Jesus.

ACTIVITY: Mention the names of the apostles who raised the dead in their ministry and the names of the people they raised from the dead.

SUMMARY: Keep preaching the gospel in season and out of season and exercise faith in God. Miracles will come.

CONCLUSION:
God is committed to the fulfilment of His words. However, your faith is needed for the performance. So, take the bull by the horn by going out to preach the gospel; – then the miracles, signs and wonders shall automatically follow you (Mark 16:20).

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for Your word of assurance sent to us today.
2. Father, please make all our House Fellowship Centres miracle centres.
3. Father, make all RCCG parishes Your healing, deliverance and solution centres.
4. Father, perform more outstanding miracles, signs and wonders through Daddy G.O..
5. Personal prayer requests.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Genesis 1:26-27 – Lord, give me the grace to work in Your master plan.
TUESDAY: Genesis 1:28 – God gave man dominion over everything. Use your authority.
WEDNESDAY: Isaiah 59:1-2 – Sin separates man from God. Live holy.
THURSDAY: 1 Kings 17:17-22 – Take authority over powers of darkness in your life.
FRIDAY: Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2 – Meditate on the word of God.
SATURDAY: Matthew 28:19-20 – Take a partner and go out for evangelism.
SUNDAY: 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Go ahead and thank God.

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I rule and reign with Christ above all principalities and powers of darkness. The Holy spirit dwells mightily inside of me, causing my steps to walk according to the will of God. Nothing in my life will be missing because God is working inside of me and through me. I am favoured in all areas and His grace is forever sufficient for me. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

Holy one of Israel, take preeminence over all that concerns me and my household this Sunday, come and have Your way in our lives

Father, take control over every situation weighing me down and increasing any form of doubt over my faith in You, in Jesus’ name

Holy spirit, terminate every spiritual power working against Your will for me henceforth

I decree my life will never be subject to any evil monitoring or sponsorship in Jesus’ name

I decree the truth of God tabernacle over my destiny and my entire existence in Jesus’ name

I decree a new dawn of divine manifestation is birthing in my life and over all that concerns me, in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning every evil prediction, sickness, diseases or infection in and around the world, the blood of Jesus renders them useless henceforth, in Jesus’ name

I cancel every unwanted news that has been orchestrated from pit of hell for my household and I, in Jesus’ name

I decree my portion is peace in all areas, the peace of God that surpass all understanding fills me in all areas, in Jesus’ name

I decree I overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of my testimony, 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, heaven shall be our potion 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!

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, I rule and reign with Christ above all principalities and powers of darkness. The Holy spirit dwells mightily inside of me, causing my steps to walk according to the will of God. Nothing in my life will be missing because God is working inside of me and through me. I am favoured in all areas and His grace is forever sufficient for me. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

Thank You, Father, for the spiritual immunity You have granted me against evil arrows and weapons; spiritual wickedness in high places, and deadly poison of the enemies.

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

Father, let Your fire consume, every spirit of lust, greed and gluttony, in my life and destiny, in Jesus name.

Father, please, don’t let my belly become my god; empower me to exercise self-control over what I eat or drink, in Jesus name.

Father, please, deliver me from the lust of the eyes, lust of the flesh, and the pride of life, in Jesus name.

I reject every offer from the pit of hell, that is designed to defile me, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, please, give me the spirit of discernment and clear divine guidance and leading, on what to eat, drink, accept or reject, at every point of my spiritual walk with You, in Jesus name.

Father, let me never be in haste to eat or consume whatever is presented before be, without first praying to sanctify it, in Jesus name.

Father, let the blood of Jesus begin to flow from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet, and let every satanic deposit and poison be neutralised and flushed out of my body system, in Jesus name.

Father, bless Your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and reveal more of Yourself unto him and his household, as they meditates on Your word, daily, 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

OPENING PRAYER
Father, help me to understand the devices of the devil.

MEMORY VERSE: “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it”. — 1Corithains 10-13

BIBLE PASSAGE: JAMES 1:12-16

INTRODUCTION: In the Bible, the word ‘temptation’ primarily donates a trial in which men has a free choice of being faithful or unfaithful to God (Gen. 22:1). Secondarily, it signifies allurement or seduction to sin.

The latter is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment, that threatens long-term goals. Temptation is one of the most familiar experiences of a true child of God and no one can totally escape from it.

Even our Lord Jesus Christ was tempted (Matthew 4:1 Hebrews 4:15).This is why the lord taught us to include in our daily prayer the petition, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

TEXT REVIEW: JAMES 1:12-16

The blessing of the Crown of Life awaits believers that endure temptation. v12.
James further attempted to correct the misconceptions some have about temptation.

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LESSON OUTLINES

1. SOURCE OF AND REASONS FOR TEMPTATIONS
2. HOW DO TEMPTATION ARISE?

SOURCE OF AND REASONS FOR TEMPTATION

A. Question: Where does temptation come from?

Answer: God never tempts any man although He may:

i. God permission to the devil to do so when He is certain that the end result would be to His glory (James 1:13).

ii. In which case, He sets the boundaries (Job 1:1-12; 2:6).

The actual sources of temptation are:

Satan (Matt. 4:1);

The flesh (James 1:14);

Evil associations (Proverbs 1:10)

Carnal Christians (Matt. 16:22-23).

Lust of the flesh (1Jn. 2:15-17)

B. Question: When can God allow temptations to our way?

Answer: i. When he whats to test our faith (James 1:2-3).

ii. When he wanted to test our obedience (Gen. 22:1).

C. Question: Why does God permit temptation?

Answer: God permits temptation to know:

i. The depth of our love.

ii. The sincerity of our testimonies that we would obey Him in all things at all times.

iii. It is easy to say that we love God and that he can do all things. It is only at the time of severe trails that we can discover if we mean what we say or not.

D. Question: Can a believers escape or overcome temptation?

Answer: Yes according to 1Cor. 10:13:

i. God is faithful and will not allow us yo be tempted beyond our ability.

ii. With the temptation, God will also make a way to escape for us to overcome.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Students should mention some practical things that can tempt a believer.

HOW DO TEMPTATION ARISE?

Question: What are the avenues for temptation?

Answer: Temptation can come though many avenues such as:

1. Poverty or prosperity (Proverbs 30:8-9).

2. Discouragement (Psalm 42:11; 1Kings 19:4).

3. Pride, the case of Nebuchadnezzar’s fall (Dan. 4:39).

4. Pleasure, that led Demas astray (2Tim. 4:10)

5. Desire for power, that brought a curse on Simon Magus (Acts 8:19).

6. Lust after women, that ruined Solomon and caused the anger of God against David (Nehemiah 13:26, 2Sam. 11:2-4).

7. Love of money or greed for material possessions that ruined Achan and led to the destruction of Gehazi and Judas his Iscariot (Joshua 7; 2Kings 5; 1Tim. 6:9-10; John 13:21-30).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2
Class should discuss how to manage desires that could lead to temptation.

SUMMARY
Temptation is not from God. Lustful desires usually lead men into temptation.

CONCLUSION
To be tempted is not a sin. However, to yield to temptation is a sin.

CLOSING PRAYER
Father, help me to resist temptation always.

ASSIGNMENT
List five (5) areas of life you have been or are being tempted. (2×5=10).

MEMORY VERSE: “There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but with the temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it”. — 1Corithains 10-13

BIBLE PASSAGE: JAMES 1:12-16

INTRODUCTION: In the Bible, the word ‘temptation’ primarily donates a trial in which men has a free choice of being faithful or unfaithful to God (Gen. 22:1). Secondarily, it signifies allurement or seduction to sin. The latter is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment, that threatens long-term goals.

Temptation is one of the most familiar experiences of a true child of God and no one can totally escape from it. Even our Lord Jesus Christ was tempted (Matthew 4:1 Hebrews 4:15).This is why the lord taught us to include in our daily prayer the petition, “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.”

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LESSON OUTLINES
1. SOURCE OF AND REASONS FOR TEMPTATIONS
2. HOW DO TEMPTATION ARISE?

SOURCE OF AND REASONS FOR TEMPTATION

God never tempts any man although He may give permission to the devil to do so when He is certain that the end result would be to His glory (James 1:13). In which case, He sets the boundaries (Job 1:1-12; 2:6). The actual sources of temptation are: Satan (Matt. 4:1); The flesh (James 1:14); Evil associations (Proverbs 1:10) and Carnal Christians (Matt. 16:22-23).
When can God allow temptations to our way? The answer are simply:

1. When he whats to test our faith (James 1:2-3).

2. When he wanted to test our obedience (Gen. 22:1)
God permits temptation to know the depth of our love and the sincerity of our testimonies that we would obey Him in all things at all times. It is easy to say that we love God and that he can do all things.

It is only at the time of severe trails that we can discover if we mean what we say or not. However, in all this cases, God always provides a way for us to overcome (1Cor. 10:13). Of course, there are temptations that we bring upon ourselves though the lust of the flesh (1John 2:15-17).

HOW DO TEMPTATION ARISE?

Temptation can come though many avenues. We shall list a few of them to know how to watch out. Temptations can come though:

1. Poverty or prosperity (Proverbs 30:8-9).

2. Discouragement (Psalm 42:11; 1Kings 19:4).

3. Pride, the case of Nebuchadnezzar’s fall (Dan. 4:39).

4. Pleasure, that led Demas astray (2Tim. 4:10)

5. Desire for power, that brought a curse on Simon Magus (Acts 8:19).

6. Lust after women, that ruined Solomon and caused the anger of God against David (Nehemiah 13:26, 2Sam. 11:2-4).

7. Love of money or greed for material possessions that ruined Achan and led to the destruction of Gehazi and Judas his Iscariot (Joshua 7; 2Kings 5; 1Tim. 6:9-10; John 13:21-30).

CONCLUSION
To be tempted is not a sin. However, to yield to temptation is a sin.

QUESTIONS
1. Identify the primary sources of temptation.
2. Mention five pointers to temptation.

BIBLE TEXTS: PSALMS 107:20, ZECH 10:6, 1PET 2:24

INTRODUCTION: our God is sovereign, he is the omnipotent God. God is very much interested in restoring you, if only you can cry onto Him for help. Ps 90:2

Our daily declaration during the period of fasting and prayer.

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1. Nigeria; you will arise and shine again, for thy light is come.

2. All Prophesies of glory about Nigeria shall come to fulfilment in Jesus name.

3. I will eat the good of the land of Nigeria in Jesus name.

4. When the glory of Nigeria shall appear I and my family shall not disappear.

5. I thank you father for your good plan for Nigeria and answer to our prayers.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God for the gift of life and for being there for us, and for His mercy.

2. Let us confess our sins and the sins of our nation unto God 1Jn.1:19 and ask Him for mercy that endures forever. Ps136:1-2

3. Father by Your mercy hear our cries and heal all those who are sick in the name of Jesus. Ps 30:2, Zech 10:6

4. Oh God our Father we thank You for the deliverance from the attack of this noisome pestilence called corona virus in Jesus name. Ps 91

5. Father please forgive all our iniquities and heal all our diseases in Jesus name. Ps 103:3

6. I confess that Christ has taken all my sicknesses and diseases and nailed them to the cross. 1Pet 2:24

7. In the Name of Jesus I therefore decree that corona virus will not have power over me and my family.

8. I bind every spirit of infirmity including corona virus in my nation and cast them out in the mighty name of Jesus. Matt18:18

9. Almighty Father, send Your devouring fire to devour the root and power of corona virus in the Name of Jesus.

10. Father stretch out Your hand upon corona virus and its source and destroy them in Jesus name. Jer 51: 25

11. Oh Lord my God hide me and my family in your secret place so that we can abide under Your shadow in Jesus name. Ps 91:1, Ps 61:3-4

12. Jesus son of David have mercy on my nation and take away this plague completely in Jesus name. Mark 10:47-48

13. Oh Lord God, you made heaven and earth, there is nothing too hard for You, heal Your church and everyone in our families who have been infected by corona virus in Jesus name. Zech 10:6

16. Oh Lord God Almighty send forth Your word and heal our nations and deliver us from destruction in the mighty name of Jesus. Ps107:20

17. By the mercies of God, no member of RCCG will be missing or be dead by the end of this battle in the mighty name of Jesus. Num. 31:49

18. I command every gate that corona virus has closed against us to be lifted up now in the name of Jesus. Ps24:7-10

19. Father please restore unto our families and nations all that corona virus has stolen away from us in Jesus name. Joel 2:25-26

20. Father let there be a complete leaping up from Lockdown to Glory for Your church in Jesus name. Acts 3:7-8