OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 OCTOBER 2020 MEMORIZE: So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy. Romans 9:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING ROMANS 9:9-16

9. For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.

10. And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;

11. (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)

12. It was said unto her, The elder shall serve the younger.

13. As it is written, Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated.

14. What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

15. For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom will have compassion.

16. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 OCTOBER 2020 MESSAGE

God’s call is intended to promote man. G In Genesis 12:1, God called Abraham out of his kindred to a different place entirely and he became very great afterwards.

So, the moment you respond to His call, you are on the path to greatness. 1 Peter 2:9 says:

”But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light:”

God has also called everyone out of darkness into His marvellous light. Have you answered His call for your salvation?.

When you heed the call of salvation, you will begin to enjoy benefits such as academic excellence, sound health, divine provision et cetera.

Apart from being called, we are chosen by God.

Some fellows also are of the opinion that God chooses us the moment we give our lives to Him, this is not so.

He chose us before we were born. God told Jeremiah that before He formed him in the belly, He knew him and ordained him a prophet to nations (Jeremiah 1:5).

From today, live in this knowledge that you are God’s own and that He knows everything about you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 OCTOBER 2020 KEY POINT

Choose God always because He chose you first

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 OCTOBER 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 FOR TEENS 25 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 14:1 -22, JEREMIAH 15:1-21, JEREMIAH 16:1-21, 1 TIMOTHY 5:1-25

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM:
1. I Love This Family Of God,
So Closely Knitted Into One,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And `am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

2. I Bless This Family Of God,
So Greatly Prospered By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

3. I Know This Family Of God,
So Deeply Rooted In The Word,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

4. I See This Family Of God,
So Highly Lifted Above All,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

5. Come, Join This Family Of God,
So Highly Favoured By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

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MEMORY VERSE: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment
Matthew 5:21

BIBLE PASSAGE: Mathew 27:3-5, Job 14:7

Matthew 27:3-5
3  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What [is that] to us? see thou [to that].

5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Job 14:7
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

INTRODUCTION:
Suicide is the act of killing oneself intentionally. The Bible views suicide as equal to murder because it is considered self-murder. Exodus 20:13 says “Thou shalt not kill.” Self murder then is obviously forbidden by God. Don’t yield to Satan out of sheer despair, don’t let him get you into a guilt trap where he can persuade you that you are so unworthy, that suicide is all you deserve. You were made by God. You are not on your own. It is not your life, so don’t take it.

JOB HELD UNTO GOD DESPITE THESE AFFLICTIONS
Job 1:3, 14-17. Job lost all his possessions same day
Job 1:2, 18-19. Job lost his seven sons and three daughters in a building collapse.

Despite all these, Job did not commit suicide rather, he held unto God the more. Job 1:20-22, 2:9-10. And eventually, God restored all his possessions double folds and he had again seven sons and three daughters. Job 42:10-14.

BIBLE CHARACTERS THAT COMMITTED SUICIDE

1. Abimelech in Judges 9:50-55

2. King Saul in 1 Samuel 31:3-4

3. Saul’s Armour-bearer in 1 Samuel 31:5

4. Ahitophel in 2 Samuel 17:23

5. Zimri in 1 Kings 16:15-20.

6. Judas in Matthew 27:3-5

*CONSEQUENCES OF SUICIDE*

1. It is a sin against humanity and God and no sinner would go unpublished.

2. It is a sin without remedy in that the victim loses his/her life.

3. Suicide victims would be treated as murderers and sent to hell.

4. The victims leave their loved ones in sorry and pain.

CONCLUSION:
Job in Job13:15 says “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” God, Your Maker, made you for a purpose. You may not feel like it right now, but you are His and He has given you the gift of life for a divine purpose.
Don’t reject the gift He has graciously given you. Instead, try to find out the reason He has given it to you.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank God for the salvation of your soul.
2. Every spirit of suicide, loose your hold over me and my loved ones in Jesus Name.
3. Pray for the rapid growth of RCCG spiritually, numerically and materially.
4. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.
5. Personal prayer requests.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: 1 Kings 19:4
Don’t give up too soon.

TUESDAY: Jeremiah 29:11
His thoughts for you are good.

WEDNESDAY: Matthew 12:35
Reject and eject negative thoughts.

THURSDAY: Proverbs 4:23
The heart is the seat of thoughts.

FRIDAY: Lamentation 3:25
Be patient, it shall come to pass.

SATURDAY: Luke 8:48
He still heals, hold on.

SUNDAY: Joshua 1:5-9
Give no allowance to fear and defeat.

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN

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

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, enable Your church to identify her divine purpose. .

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 2:41-47
[41]Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
[42]And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
[43]And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
[44]And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
[45]And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
[46]And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
[47]Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

MEMORY VERSE: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers”. Acts 2:42

INTRODUCTION:* The word ” church” is a translation of Greek word ‘ekklesis’, which is defined as “an assembly” or “call out ones.” The root meaning of a church is not that of the building, but of people (Rom.16:5). Paul refers to the church in the house not a church building (Rom. 16:5). The church is a body of believers (Matthew 18:17). The church is the body of Christ, of which He is the head (Eph. 1:22-23). The body of Christ is made up of believers in Jesus Christ for m the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4, 41).

TEXT REVIEW: Psalms 1:4-6
The passage of the scripture identifies certain activities that led to growth of the church. People gladly received the Word and were baptised v41.

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LESSON OUTLINE 1: CHURCH MEMBERSHIP*

A. As believers in Christ, we have our names written in the Lamb’s book of life which is important (Rev. 20:12). This scripture indicates that salvation is a prerequisite for being ‘added’ to the Church.

B. Biblically, we may regard the church in two ways: as the universal church or a local church.
The universal church consist of everyone, everywhere, who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (1 Cor.12:13).
The local church is the assembly of believers that come together within a settlement of fellowship (Gal. 1:1-2).

C. It is important to commit to a local church because is a place:
Where we can fellowship together with other believers in worship, give our resources, serve others and be accountable (Acts 2:42-47).
Where believers can fully apply the principles of 1 Corinthians 12: encouraging, teaching and building one another up in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 2:41 reveals they someone was keeping a numerical record of those who were saved and thus joining the church.

D. Membership in a local church is a way of :
Voluntarily placing oneself under the spiritual authority of a pastor.
Identifying oneself with a local body of believers and of making oneself accountable to a proper spiritual leadership.
Defining the Pastor’s responsibility who will give an account of the members of the church under his leadership (Heb. 13:17).

E. Believers in Christ are admonished not to forsake fellowshipping with other believers (Heb.10:25).

F. Churches today that require salvation before membership are simply following the biblical model (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Class should discuss why salvation should be required to become a member of the church.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH

A. The commission given to the Church is :
To proclaim the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).
To teach biblical doctrines so that believers can be grounded in the faith. (Eph.4:14).

B. The church is a place of fellowship, where Christians:
Pray together (Acts 2:42).
Get devoted to one another (Romans 12:10).
Instruct one another (Romans 15:14).
Are kind to and compassionate with one another (Ephesians 4:32).
Encourage one another (1 Thess. 5:11)
Most importantly, love one another (1 John 3:11).
Observe the Lord’s Supper: remembering Christ’s death and the shed blood on their behalf (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention the benefits of being a member of the Church.

SUMMARY: In order for the church to fulfill her purpose, every believer must understand the role he/she has to play.

CONCLUSION: The Church is God’s hands, mouth, and feet in this world. The Church is the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-17). We are to be doing things that Jesus would do if He were here physically on the earth.

EVALUATION: Students should mention the purpose of the Church.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please let me be relevant in your church.

ASSIGNMENT: According to this lesson, list five (5) mandates of the church.

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

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers”. Acts 2:42

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BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 2:41-47
[41]Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
[42]And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.
[43]And fear came upon every soul: and many wonders and signs were done by the apostles.
[44]And all that believed were together, and had all things common;
[45]And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
[46]And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,
[47]Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

*INTRODUCTION:* The word ” church” is a translation of Greek word ‘ekklesis’, which is defined as “an assembly” or “call out ones.” The root meaning of a church is not that of the building, but of people (Rom.16:5). Paul refers to the church in the house not a church building (Rom. 16:5). The church is a body of believers (Matthew 18:17). The church is the body of Christ, of which He is the head (Eph. 1:22-23). The body of Christ is made up of believers in Jesus Christ for m the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4, 41).

OUTLINES
1. Church Membership
2. Purpose Of The Church

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP
As believers in Christ, we have our names written in the Lamb’s book of life which is important (Rev. 20:12). This scripture indicates that salvation is a prerequisite for being ‘added’ to the Church. Biblically, we may regard the church in two ways: as the universal church or a local church. The universal church consist of everyone, everywhere, who has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ (1 Cor.12:13).

The local church is the assembly of believers that come together within a settlement of fellowship (Gal. 1:1-2). It is important to commit to a local church because is a place:
Where we can fellowship together with other believers in worship, give our resources, serve others and be accountable (Acts 2:42-47).
Where believers can fully apply the principles of 1 Corinthians 12: encouraging, teaching and building one another up in the knowledge and grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts 2:41 reveals they someone was keeping a numerical record of those who were saved and thus joining the church.

Membership in a local church is a way of :
Voluntarily placing oneself under the spiritual authority of a pastor. It is a way of identifying oneself with a local body of believers and of making oneself accountable to a proper spiritual leadership. It also defines the Pastor’s responsibility who will give an account of the members of the church under his leadership (Heb. 13:17). Believers in Christ are admonished not to forsake fellowshipping with other believers (Hebrews 10:25). Churches today that require salvation before membership are simply following the biblical model (2 Corinthians 6:14-18).

PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH

The commission given to the Church is proclaiming the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ (Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8).The church is to teach biblical doctrines so that believers can be grounded in the faith. (Eph.4:14).

The church is a place of fellowship, where Christians pray together (Acts 2:42), get devoted to one another (Romans 12:10), instruct one another (Romans 15:14), be kind and compassionate with one another (Ephesians 4:32), encourage one another (1 Thess. 5:11), and most importantly, love one another (1 John 3:11). The church is a place where believers observe the Lord’s Supper: remembering Christ’s death and the shed blood on their behalf (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

CONCLUSION: The Church is God’s hands, mouth, and feet in this world. The Church is the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-17). We are to be doing things that Jesus would do if He were here physically on the earth.

QUESTIONS:
1. Give a brief description of the church membership.
2. What is the purpose of the church?

ASSIGNMENT: According to this lesson, list five (5) mandates of the church.

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM:

1. I Love This Family Of God,
So Closely Knitted Into One,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And `am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

2. I Bless This Family Of God,
So Greatly Prospered By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

3. I Know This Family Of God,
So Deeply Rooted In The Word,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

4. I See This Family Of God,
So Highly Lifted Above All,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

5. Come, Join This Family Of God,
So Highly Favoured By The Lord,
They Have Taken Me Into Their Arms
And ´am So Glad To Be
A Part Of This Great Family

PRAYER POINTS:
O Lord, please show us Your mercy and deliver us from every suicidal thought.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
Leader should ask one of the members to summarize last week’s lesson on forgiveness.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment”
Matthew 5:21

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 27:3-5, Job 14:7

Matthew 27:3-5
3  Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,

4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What [is that] to us? see thou [to that].

5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.

Job 14:7
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease.

TEXT REVIEW: Mathew 27:3-5, Job 14:7
i. Irrespective of how hopeless the situation might seem, God will come by. WAIT

ii. Come to repentance, be hopeful, God will show up.

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INTRODUCTION:
Suicide is the act of killing oneself intentionally. The Bible views suicide as equal to murder because it is considered self-murder. Exodus 20:13 says “Thou shalt not kill.” Self murder then is obviously forbidden by God. Don’t yield to Satan out of sheer despair, don’t let him get you into a guilt trap where he can persuade you that you are so unworthy, that suicide is all you deserve. You were made by God. You are not on your own. It is not your life, so don’t take it.

JOB HELD UNTO GOD DESPITE THESE AFFLICTIONS
Job 1:3, 14-17. Job lost all his possessions same day

Job 1:2, 18-19. Job lost his seven sons and three daughters in a building collapse.
Despite all these, Job did not commit suicide rather, he held unto God the more. Job 1:20-22, 2:9-10. And eventually, God restored all his possessions double folds and he had again seven sons and three daughters. Job 42:10-14.

LESSON OUTLINES There is two lesson outlines.

A. BIBLE CHARACTERS THAT COMMITTED SUICIDE

1. Abimelech in Judges 9:50-55

2. King Saul in 1 Samuel 31:3-4

3. Saul’s Armour-bearer in 1 Samuel 31:5

4. Ahitophel in 2 Samuel 17:23

5. Zimri in 1 Kings 16:15-20.

6. Judas in Matthew 27:3-5

B. CONSEQUENCES OF SUICIDE

1. It is a sin against humanity and God and no sinner would go unpublished.

2. It is a sin without remedy in that the victim loses his/her life.

3. Suicide victims would be treated as murderers and sent to hell.

4. The victims leave their loved ones in sorry and pain.

ACTIVITY
What problem can befall someone, for him/her to contemplate suicide?

SUMMARY:
Suicide is evil, don’t even think of it.

CONCLUSION: Job in Job13:15 says “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him.” God, Your Maker, made you for a purpose. You may not feel like it right now, but you are His and He has given you the gift of life for a divine purpose.
Don’t reject the gift He has graciously given you. Instead, try to find out the reason He has given it to you.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank God for the salvation of your soul.
2. Every spirit of suicide, loose your hold over me and my loved ones in Jesus Name.
3. Pray for the rapid growth of RCCG spiritually, numerically and materially.
4. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.
5. Personal prayer requests.

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

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: 1 Kings 19:4
Don’t give up too soon.

TUESDAY: Jeremiah 29:11
His thoughts for you are good.

WEDNESDAY: Matthew 12:35
Reject and eject negative thoughts.

THURSDAY: Proverbs 4:23
The heart is the seat of thoughts.

FRIDAY: Lamentation 3:25
Be patient, it shall come to pass.

SATURDAY: Luke 8:48
He still heals, hold on.

SUNDAY: Joshua 1:5-9
Give no allowance to fear and defeat.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 OCTOBER 2020 MEMORIZE: Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first. Luke 11:26

OPEN HEAVEN 25 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING LUKE 11:24-26

24. When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.

25. And when he cometh, he findeth it swept and garnished.

26. Then goeth he, and taketh to him seven other spirits more wicked than himself; and they enter in, and dwell there: and the last state of that man is worse than the first.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 OCTOBER 2020 MESSAGE

Scientists have established that there is no vacuum anywhere in the world.

It is the same in the Spirit realm; wherever the Spirit of God is not present, an evil spirit takes a seat.

This is why many people keep going for deliverance sessions trying to get rid of the same demon over and over again.

It is not that the demon did not leave the first time, only that, when it did, the delivered fellow did not invite the Spirit of God into his/her heart to dwell, hence the demon came back with a legion to take over the heart.

Such people end up worse than they were before they went for the deliverance session.

”See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you. John 5:14″

In the Bible verse above, when Jesus chased the disease-causing demon out of the life of the man at the pool of Bethesda, He warned him not to go back into sin, lest a demon with a worse disease enter into him.

If you want total and permanent freedom from demons, you must keep your heart filled with the Holy Spirit.

Have you recently become free from the hold of pornography, alcohol, hard drugs, sexual immorality or cultism?.

This is the time to constantly read your Bible and pray, because if you just keep rejoicing in your freedom without growing in grace, you would soon find yourself back in your old ways, or even worse.

This is why many return to their old addictions.

Deliverance ministers should also not leave a person alone after praying for him/her.

There must be a proper follow-up to ensure the Spirit of the Lord is fully formed in such a person.

Teach them to read their Bible daily, to pray and be a part of the fellowship.

Follow-up is the real deliverance; it is what determines if all the efforts in getting a person delivered are worth it or not.

It gives an assurance that you did not leave the person worse than you met him/her.

Never leave a vacuum for the devil to take advantage of. Welcome the Holy Spirit today.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 OCTOBER 2020 KEY POINT

Deliverance is not complete until the Holy Spirit is fully formed in the delivered.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 OCTOBER 2020 HYMN

I AM THINE O LORD

1. I am Thine O Lord
I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

CHORUS:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord
By the pow’r of grace divine
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine.

3. Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend.

4. There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 12:1-59, LUKE 13:1-35

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 OCTOBER 2020 MEMORIZE: I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel. Acts 20:33

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING 2 KINGS 5:21-27

21. So Gehazi followed after Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running after him, he lighted down from the chariot to meet him, and said, Is all well?

22. And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.

23. And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.

24. And when he came to the tower, he took them from their hand, and bestowed them in the house: and he let the men go, and they departed.

25. But he went in, and stood before his master. And Elisha said unto him, Whence comest thou, Gehazi? And he said, Thy servant went no whither.

26. And he said unto him, Went not mine heart with thee, when the man turned again from his chariot to meet thee? Is it a time to receive money, and to receive garments, and oliveyards, and vineyards, and sheep, and oxen, and men servants, and maidservants?

27. The leprosy therefore of Naaman shall cleave unto thee, and unto thy seed for ever. And he went out from his presence a leper as white as snow.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 OCTOBER 2020 MESSAGE

Naaman brought a huge amount of money and some gifts to Elisha after his healing but Elisha refused to accept the money.

He probably had needs and could also have thought that if he received the gift, he would be able to solve many problems of others around him. Yet he refused to accept it.

Gehazi (the servant of Elisha), on the other hand, inherited Naamans leprosy as a result of his covetousness whereas he ought to have inherited the double portion of the anointing of Elisha (like Elisha inherited Elijahs).

A lot of unsuspecting youths today have been initiated into secret cults, witchcraft, evil groups et cetera as a result of this problem.

There are a lot of troubles you will save yourself from if only you can be contented with what you have.

Several years ago, when Mercedez Benz was newly brought into Nigeria, a minister of God came and promised me one.

I thought that God had finally answered my prayers but He instructed me not to accept it.

So, I called him to humbly tell him that God said that l shouldn’t accept it.

In anger, he asked was it the devil that told me to buy it for you?.

Much later, we realised that there was a bad intention behind his gift.

Not all those who give you gifts have true intentions. Beware of covetousness!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 OCTOBER 2020 KEY POINT

Consciously discipline yourself to be content with whatever you have.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 OCTOBER 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 24 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 11:1-23, JEREMIAH 12:1-17, JEREMIAH 13:1-27, 1 TIMOTHY 4:1-16

PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, my destiny can never be cut short. I live a life of blessing, favour and divine verities. In Christ I live move and have my being. All that I have or achieve is given to me by God almighty because He alone is the source that brings about all my resources. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree, our going out and coming in today is divinely secured. Father, lead me and my household today, in Jesus’ name

Almighty saviour you never fail or falter I worship you

Master of the universe I exalt your majesty and give all praise to you alone

King of kings thank you for this amazing new dawn and grace of life

Ancient of days thank you for your love showered daily upon me

Father thank you for the forgiveness of sin and your blood shed for my salvation

I decree, I shall not die but live to declare the works of God in the land of the living, in Jesus’ name

I cancel and terminate every plan on conspiracy gathered to see my end in Jesus’ name

I destroy every negative revelation or spoken words that want to terminate my destiny at the edge of breakthrough, in Jesus’ name

I decree my fredoom can not be taken away from me because I am hidden in Christ, in Jesus’ name

I cancel every spiritual death that wants to make me a subject to workers of darkness and their cohorts, in Jesus’ name

I destroy every plan that wants to subdue the plans of God for me and my household under their feet, in Jesus’ name

I decree my life will not be cut short, I will fulfill my purpose of creation, in Jesus’ name

I destroy every disease or infection, incident or accident that wants to infiltrate into my existence knowingly or unknowingly, in Jesus’ name

I cover my entire household and lineage with the name of Jesus and no evil will befall us

I decree over this land that the spirit of death will lose the battle as the loyrd restores and heal our land, in Jesus’ name

I destroy every power crying revenge or vengeance over my household and I knowingly or unknowingly, in Jesus’ name

I silent every dictating voice from the pit of hell wanting to have access into my existence, in Jesus’ name

I decree over all that I lay my hands or plan to do, it will end in praise and success to the glory of God, in Jesus’ name

I decree no hand of the enemy will be able to pull me away from the power and purpose of God in Jesus’ name

I decree over the leaders, people in place of authority and government the fear of God increase in them and all decisions they make will be according to His will, in Jesus’ name

I decree my new song and testimony will not be delayed 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, my destiny can never be cut short. I live a life of blessing, favour and divine verities. In Christ I live move and have my being. All that I have or achieve is given to me by God almighty because He alone is the source that brings about all my resources. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

Thank You, Father, for all that You have endowed and blessed me with; there is nothing that I can lay claim to in life, that I have not received from You.

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 stinginess in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me a generous heart of giving towards Your kingdom’s business, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me a sacrificial heart of giving; let nothing be too big or too costly, for me to surrender for Your use, in Jesus’ name.

Father, as I obey Your instructions to give, let men give unto me, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, in Jesus’ name.

Father, put into my hands the seeds to sow, and give me the grace to always sow bountifully, in Jesus’ name.

Father, give me the grace to give my way to breakthrough; as I give, let every yoke of lack and poverty be broken in my life and destiny, in Jesus’ name.

Father, let my giving to You and Your kingdom, be directly proportional to the blessings that I receive from You, 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 answered prayers.
(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 24 OCTOBER 2020 MEMORIZE: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

OPEN HEAVEN 24 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 6:1-4

1. Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

2. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

3. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:

4. That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 OCTOBER 2020 MESSAGE

In assessing our offering, God looks at the motive of the giver. If anyone gives to God for the wrong reasons, He will not accept, let alone reward such giving.

“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 6:1 ”

No matter how large, offering iII-gotten wealth to God can incur His wrath.

God frowns at people who try to clear their guilt by tithing from stolen funds. He hates sin and anything given by a sinner. Proverbs 15:8 says:

“The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is His delight.”

God taught me a lesson on my way back from llorin, Nigeria where I had gone to preach some time ago.

I had refilled my car unknowingly with adulterated fuel and it wouldn’t start.

While a mechanic was trying to fix it, the Lord taught me a lesson from that experience.

He told me I can’t accept offerings from many people because their gifts are a mix of clean and unclean sources.

If you add money made from shady means to those from clean sources and then give to God, the dirty money in the mix will contaminate the entire offering and make it unacceptable.

God is displeased with any offering given grudgingly; He will reject such. However, He loves cheerful givers (2 Corinthians 9:7).

Sometime ago, I was at a service in another denomination.

While the programme lasted, I grew tired of the numerous offerings we were asked to give so much that when they called for another donation, I angrily dipped my hand in my pocket to give.

Then God said Keep your money, I am not a beggar.

I immediately realised my mistake, asked for forgiveness and cheered myself up internally before giving the offering

Please God with your offering; give cheerfully.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 OCTOBER 2020 KEY POINT

Don’t give God anything grudgingly; He will reject it.

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 OCTOBER 2020 HYMN

BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE

1. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
ye that have made Him your choice,
And Bid sadness and sorrow depart.

CHORUS
Rejoice!.. rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice!.. rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!

2. Be joyful, for He is the Lord
On earth and in Heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His word;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.

3. What tho’ in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.

4. Tho’ darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’ercast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.

5. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in songs
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!

OPEN HEAVEN 24 OCTOBER 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 10:1-42, LUKE 11:1-54, JOHN 10:22-42