BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 2:1-23
[1]Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
[2]Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
[3]When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
[4]And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
[5]And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet,
[6]And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
[7]Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared.
[8]And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
[9]When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
[10]When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
[11]And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
[12]And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
[13]And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
[14]When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
[15]And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
[16]Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
[17]Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,
[18]In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
[19]But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt,
[20]Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.
[21]And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
[22]But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee:
[23]And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

MEMORY VERSE: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers of
the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12

CHILD RELATED TRUTH: To enjoy your Glory, be ready to contend with the Devil.

INTRODUCTION: In our story today, we will see a king who wanted to kill Jesus because of His glory. Let’s get into our story to find out what really happened.

CONCLUSION: After Herod’s death, an Angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph again in a dream to take the child and His mother back to Israel and they dwelled in Nazareth in Galilee (vs 19-23)

CHALLENGE: As a child who knows Jesus as Lord and Saviour, God will always protect you from the enemies who want to destroy you if you obey the word of the Lord and keep His commandments.

The wise men and Joseph obeyed what the Lord commanded in their dreams and the baby Jesus was protected from being killed by King Herod. You too can obey the words of the Lord by reading your bible every day and believe in the promises of God in it and tell others about what God is telling you.

INVITATION: God’s greatest promise to mankind was to send His Son Jesus into this world to give His life blood for your sins to be forgiven because of His love for the whole world. So, believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved (John 3:16)

CLASS ACTIVITY
(MATTHEW 2:1-23)

1. Who came to worship Jesus after He was born in Bethlehem?

2. Why was King Herod and all Jerusalem troubled when they heard about the birth of Jesus?

3. Who did King Herod called to find out where the baby was to have been born ?

4. Where was it prophesied that Christ was to be born?

5. Why did Herod secretly called the wise men to know from them when the star first appeared?

6. Why did Herod command the wise men to go to Bethlehem to find this
king?

7. What Led the wise men to Jesus?

8. What kind of gifts did they present to baby Jesus?

9. What did Herod angrily do when the wise men did not return?

10. Why did God protect Jesus from Satan’s attempt to destroy Him?

DAILY DEVOTION
SUNDAY: ACTS 12:1-4
MONDAY: ACTS 12:5-8
TUESDAY: ACTS 12:9-12
WEDNESDAY: ACTS12:13-16
THURSDAY: ACTS 12:17-20
FRIDAY: ACTS 12:21-25
SATURDAY: ACTS 13:1-4

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 friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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?

READ >> OPEN HEAVENS 19 JULY 2020

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to serve You wholeheartedly so that my name can be written in the Book of life

MEMORY VERSE: “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God, and the books were opened, and another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the Books, according to their works.” — Revelation 20:12

BIBLE PASSAGE: REVELATION 20:1-15

INTRODUCTION

The scripture establishes that there are two kind of eternity: eternal life and eternal damnation (Revelation 20:6). The Scripture also establishes that there are ‘Books’ are there is in ‘Book’; which is the ‘Book of life’ (Revelation 20:12).

This Book of life is different from ‘the Book of the living’ mentioned in Psalm 69:28. This ‘Book of life’ according to the Bible is the same with the ‘Lamb’s Book of life’ (Revelation 21:27).

God is the greatest Recorder and Rewarder. He knows those who are His and has their records. He also has the records of those who do not belong to him (2Timothy 2:19).

TEXT REVIEW: REVELATION 20:1-15

“And the dead-were judged out of those things which were written in the books according to their works” Rev. 20:12c.

This is an eye opener to every reader of the Bible that a man may be dead but not his works. A man may die and be buried in the sea or elsewhere but his work is still in the books of remembrance and judgement.

ACTIVITY
Teacher should identify those who will not be written in the “Books” according to the passage.

LESSON OUTLINES

1. THE ‘BOOKS’ VERSUS THE ‘BOOK OF LIFE’

2. WHO WILL NOT BE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE?

THE ‘BOOKS’ VERSUS THE ‘BOOK OF LIFE’

A. CONTENTS OF THE BOOK OF LIFE:

i. The book of life contains: the names of the overcomers that will be clothed in white raiment in Heaven. Revelation 3:5

ii. The names of those who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus (Revelation 5:9; 21:27).

iii. The names of people who have truly laboured for the sake of the gospel (these are men and women) (Philippians 4:3)

iv. Those who were beheaded for the witness of Jesus and the word of God. Rev. 20:4

B. CONTENTS OF THE “BOOKS”

i. All sinners are doomed for ever. Rev. 20:10

ii. All those who will appear at the Great White Throne judgment. Rev. 20:12a

iii. All those who will not take part in the first resurrection. Rev. 20:5-6

iv. Those who abandoned their faith (Apostasy). Heb. 6:4-6; Rev. 3:5

C. Teacher should identify the requirements to be enlisted in the “Book of life” as indicated below:

i. Salvation, faithful service to God and sanctified life. (Heb. 12:14; 1Cor. 15:58)

ii. Remain in the Lord to the end (Matthew 10:22b, 1Thess. 4:14-16).

iii. Steadfast in faith till the end. (Hebrew 6:4-6; Revelation 3:5).

D. Teacher should inform the students that there are rewards for those whose names are written in the “Book of life”. 1Cor. 3:13-14

WHO WILL NOT BE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE?

Teacher should identify and explain the following categories of people whose names would not be written in the “Book of life”.

i. The unbelievers in Christ (John 3:18; 5:24).

ii. Those who engage in the work of the flesh (Gal. 5:20-21).

iii. The abominable, unbelieving, lairs, sorcerers, idolaters, etc. (Revelation 21:8, 27)

iv. Sinners (those who engage in all manner of sins). (Romans 1:29-32; 1Timothy 1:9-11; Colossians 3:5-8; 1Corithians 6:9-10)

CLASS ACTIVITY
Class should discuss how to escape from the “Books” to the “Book of life”.

SUMMARY
Every human being’s name would either appear in the “Books” or in the “Book of life” after death.

CONCLUSION
To appear in the “Book of life” you must be born again and remain born again with focus of Heaven (Philippians 2:12; Luke 10:20).

CLOSING PRAYER
Father, do not ever let me be blotted out of the Book of life

ASSIGNMENT
Identify five(5) contents of the “Books” and the “Book of life”

TOPIC: THE BOOK OF LIFE

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 friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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 I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God, and the books were opened, and another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the Books, according to their works.” — Revelation 20:12

BIBLE PASSAGE: REVELATION 20:1-15

Revelation:20.1
Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
Revelation:20.2
He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is [the] Devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years;
Revelation:20.3
and he cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more till the thousand years were finished. But after these things he must be released for a little while.
Revelation:20.4
And I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was committed to them. Then [I saw] the souls of those who had been beheaded for their witness to Jesus and for the word of God, who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received [his] mark on their foreheads or on their hands. And they lived and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.
Revelation:20.5
But the rest of the dead did not live again until the thousand years were finished. This [is] the first resurrection.
Revelation:20.6
Blessed and holy [is] he who has part in the first resurrection. Over such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.
Revelation:20.7
Now when the thousand years have expired, Satan will be released from his prison
Revelation:20.8
and will go out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle, whose number [is] as the sand of the sea.
Revelation:20.9
They went up on the breadth of the earth and surrounded the camp of the saints and the beloved city. And fire came down from God out of heaven and devoured them.
Revelation:20.10
The devil, who deceived them, was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet [are.] And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
Revelation:20.11
Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them.
Revelation:20.12
And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is [the Book] of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.
Revelation:20.13
The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works.
Revelation:20.14
Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
Revelation:20.15
And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

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INTRODUCTION: The scripture establishes that there are two kind of eternity: eternal life and eternal damnation (Revelation 20:6). The Scripture also establishes that there are ‘Books’ are there is in ‘Book’; which is the ‘Book of life’ (Revelation 20:12).

This Book of life is different from ‘the Book of the living’ mentioned in Psalm 69:28. This ‘Book of life’ according to the Bible is the same with the ‘Lamb’s Book of life’ (Revelation 21:27).

God is the greatest Recorder and Rewarder. He knows those who are His and has their records. He also has the records of those who do not belong to him (2Timothy 2:19).

LESSON OUTLINES

1. THE ‘BOOKS’ VERSUS THE ‘BOOK OF LIFE’
2. WHO WILL NOT BE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE?

THE ‘BOOKS’ VERSUS THE ‘BOOK OF LIFE’

The ‘Book of life’ is described in Revelation 3:5 as the Book containing the set of names of those that will live forever with God in Heaven.

At the great white throne judgment, sinners will be judged according to their deeds in ‘the Books’ everyone who goes for this judgment does not have his name in the book of life and such is doomed for eternal damnation (Revelation 20:11-15).

The ‘Book of life’ contains the name of those who have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus (Revelation 5:9; 21:27). Saints who have laboured faithfully like those referred to by Apostle Paul in (Philippians 4:3) have the assurance of being registered in the Book of life.

There is a proportionate reward for the works of the Saints whose names are written in the book of life (1Cor. 3:13-14).

To have your name written in the book of life, you mist be born again. However, for your name to remain, you must be sanctified, steadfast in the faith, faithfully serving the Lord (Heb. 12:14; 1Cor. 15:58) and remain in the Lord to the end (Matthew 10:22b, 1Thess. 4:14-16).

Any ‘believer’ that sins and refuses to repent or falls away from the faith (apostasy) will have his/her name blotted out of the Book of life (Hebrew 6:4-6; Revelation 3:5).

WHO WILL NOT BE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE?

First, the Bible says that anyone who refuses to accept Christ as lord and Saviour is already condemned (John 3:18; 5:24). People who indulge in the works of the flesh will not be found in the Book of life (Gal. 5:20-21).

The abominable, unbelieving, lairs, sorcerers, idolaters, etc. (Revelation 21:8, 27) will not have their names in the Book of life. (Romans 1:29-32; 1Timothy 1:9-11; Colossians 3:5-8; 1Corithians 6:9-10) tell us about sinful acts that can prevent people’s names from being in the Book of life.

CONCLUSION
It is true that being born again is the prerequisite for eternal life but we must work out our salvation with fear and trembling (Philippians 2:12). Our greatest joy should be that our names are in the book of life. We must make Heaven our priority in all we do (Luke 10:20).

QUESTIONS
1. What are the differences between the ‘Books’ and the ‘Book of life’?
2. Who will not be in The book of life?

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The lord is my hope and defence, He has replaced every fear with faith on Him. The Lord has given me a new name, He has removed all stigmatized name as a result of unpleasant situation attached to my destiny. The lord has given me a new story to tell it is filled with manifestation of His promises, I am a testifier glory be to God. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

LORD ALMIGHTY, I worship You and exalt Your majesty for You are worthy of all my worship

KING OF KINGS, I magnify Your name this day and thank You for the privilege to be among the living

ANCIENT OF DAYS, thank You for Your unfailing love and mercy upon me, thank You for the forgiveness of my sin and salvation of my soul

ABBA FATHER, thank You for the ever reliable grace made available for our leaders even at times when hope is lost

FATHER, let nothing be done carnally in my life; let all my thought and actions be controlled and directed, by Your indwelling Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.

FATHER, bless our spiritual leaders with more wisdom and understanding, especially in this time. Help them with more spiritual insights to lead Your people the right way, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, let Your Holy Spirit take dominion over my life, and let all the activities of the flesh be subdued, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please help us with leaders who are not only interested in temporary pleasure, but visionary leaders who will work for their people, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, fill me to the brim with Your Holy Spirit, and let there be no room or space for the flesh to operate, in Jesus name.

FATHER, let Your fire consume in my life, the lust of of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please let my life glorify and praise Your name forever; please use my life to draw men unto You, in the mighty name of Jesus.

FATHER, give me the grace to walk in Your statutes, and keep all commandments, perpetually, and do them, in Jesus name.

FATHER, through this Online Christian platform, you shall bring many to Christ for the salvation of their souls, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them by Your right hand of righteousness till the end. Reward them abundantly for all their labours of love to the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus

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

OUR FATHER, bless each and everyone dedicating their time to read through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, 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).

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2020 MEMORIZE: Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. Proverbs 16:3

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING LUKE 10:17-22

17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.

18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.

19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

20 Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

21 In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

22 All things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2020 MESSAGE

The type of authority which God has given to us is unparalleled. As children of God, we are unique in every sense.

According to our Bible reading for today, all the power of the enemy is subject to us.

The seventy disciples did not know their worth until they came back to report saying even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. (Luke 10:17).

It was then that the Lord stated the greatest revelation; Behold, I give unto you power

Dear children, from the moment you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you were given power to exercise dominion over the kingdom of darkness and every negative situation.

The problem is that many Christians especially teenagers don’t take cognizance of this fact.

They walk around in fear, as if they are at the mercy of circumstances. No! Circumstances are at your mercy.

You are the child of the Most High and you have authority to correct every wrong and calm every storm.

Therefore, start walking in this realization as from today and use your authority.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2020 KEY POINT

Start using the uncommon authority you have in Jesus Christ.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2020 HYMN

ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

1. Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus
Who is gone before;
Christ, the Royal Master,
Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
See his banner go.

CHORUS
Onward, Christian soldiers,
marching as to war,
Looking unto Jesus
Who is gone before.

2. At the name of Jesus,
Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian
soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices,
loud your anthems raise!

3. Like a mighty army
moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading
where the saints have trod;
We are not divided;
all one body we,
One in hope and
doctrine, one in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish,
Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
Constant will remain:
Gates of hell can never
‘Gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise-
And that cannot fail.

5. Onward, then, ye people,
join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your
voices in the triumph song;
Glory, praise, and
honour, unto Christ the King;
This through countless ages,
Men and angels sing.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 20 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 31:1-24, PSALMS 32:1-11, PSALMS 33:1-22, ACTS 21:15-40

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2020 MEMORIZE:  For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING EZEKIEL 18:20-24

20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

21 But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

22 All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.

23 Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live?

24 But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.

HAPPY SUNDAY BELOVED, 

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2020 MESSAGE

Though many people seem to have forgotten, I want to remind you today that the wages of sin is still death.

Death is a salary for sinners as stated in Romans 6:23. The sinner cannot dodge it; you work and you must get paid. Ezekiel 18:20 says:

“The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.”

There are three categories of death. One is physical death. Sickness is an agent of physical death.

In Mark 2:5, Jesus forgave the sin of the paralysed man before healing him. If sin does not get out of the way, sickness would remain and eventually kill the fellow.

Jesus told the man at the pool of Bethesda after healing him that if he went back into sin, a worse illness would come upon him (John 5:14 ).

Physical death could come through sickness when sin is in the life of a man. The second category of death is material death.

In Deuteronomy 28:15-24, there is a list of curses for those who will not obey God.

If you read that scripture, you would be amazed at how many of those curses have to do with poverty.

Many people are wallowing in poverty simply because they refuse to let go of sin.

If only they could turn a new leaf and live holy, they would enjoy great blessings they never thought possible.

Lastly, there is spiritual death. This is the most dangerous; it is separation from God.

In Genesis 3:8-10 , Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit and the moment they heard the voice of God, they ran.

God wasn’t the one chasing them; it was their sin. When you commit sin, you automatically run from God; the intimacy between you and Him is destroyed.

Once the devil sees that you and your protector are now apart, he attacks with all kinds of issues.

Spiritual death leads the sinner to eternity in hell. May you not experience spiritual death in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2020 KEY POINT

Avoid sin, avoid death.

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OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2020 HYMN

HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS

1. Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing pow’r?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Are you tully trusting in His grace this hour?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

CHORUS
Are you washed in the blood,
In the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?
Are your garments spotless?
Are they white as snow?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

2. Are you walking daily by the Saviour’s side?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?
Do you rest each moment in the Crucified?
Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb?

3. When the Bridegroom cometh will your robes be white!
Pure and white in the blood of the Lamb?
Will your soul be ready for His mansions bright,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb?

4. Lay aside the garments that are stained with sin,
And be washed in the blood of the Lamb;
There’s a fountain flowing for the soul unclean,
O be washed in the blood of the Lamb.

OPEN HEAVEN 20 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HOSEA 8:1-14, HOSEA 9:1-17, HOSEA 10:1-15, HOSEA 11:1-12, HOSEA 12:1-14, HOSEA 13:1-16, HOSEA 14:1-9

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 JULY 2020 MEMORIZE: Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. 3 John 1:2

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING GENESIS 1:29

29 And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 JULY 2020 MESSAGE

Food is meant to keep us alive, however, what some teenagers eat are so dangerous that they are actually poisons.

There are many reports of teenagers having high blood pressure, diabetes and cancer these days.

This is because of the high consumption of canned and unhealthy foods.

Some teenagers hardly drink water, they prefer carbonated drinks that are poisonous to their body.

They hardly eat vegetables, they prefer noodles and fried foods that are injurious to the health.

I implore you to stop eating to die from today and start eating to live.

From our Bible reading for today, we see what God has provided for us to eat. Start eating fruits and vegetables.

Drink less of carbonated drinks and more of water. You are what you eat.

If you eat healthy, you will be healthy and all these illnesses and diseases will not be able to stay in your body.

The quality of nutrients you consume will also have an effect on all parts of your body.

You will be stronger and agile if you eat healthy foods than when you eat junks.

This means that you can perform better in sporting activities than you used to.

Also, your brain works better when it is fed with healthy foods. That means that you will have better grades in school.

Don’t let the sweetness of junks deceive you into killing yourself. Eat fruits and vegetables to have a better life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 JULY 2020 KEY POINT

Always eat fruits and vegetables.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 19 JULY 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 19 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 28:1-9, PSALMS 29:1-11, PSALMS 30:1-12, ACTS 21:1-4

OPEN HEAVEN 19 JULY 2020 MEMORIZE: And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know. 1 Corinthians 8:2

OPEN HEAVEN 19 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING JOHN 9:39-41

39 And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.

40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

HAPPY SUNDAY BELOVED, 

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 JULY 2020 MESSAGE

“Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth. 1 Corinthians 8:1”

One of the biggest problems facing this generation is what is called I too know in Nigerian local parlance.

In the past, it was the University lecturers and professors who had this problem, but now that we have the internet, everyone feels very wise.

Knowledge is good, but you must be careful that it does not make you puffed up. When something is puffed up, it is difficult to get anything into it because it is already full of air.

One who feels he has a lot of knowledge may not be able to acquire more.

If you feel like you know all about computers for example, when someone comes to teach about them, you would have the tendency to ignore the fellow.

No matter how much knowledge you have, your disposition should still be that of someone who knows nothing.

Several times, I have been under ministrations where the fellow ministering did so from a Bible passage that I know well, yet I learnt something new from it.

A wise philosopher once said the only thing I know is that I know nothing. The phrase knowledge puffeth up means that the knowledgeable is often proud.

God hates pride. James 4:6 says that God resists the proud. To resist means to push against the enemy.

When someone is teaching, and you begin to correct the fellow in your heart, watch out: pride has set in. You are calling for God’s resistance.

Lastly, knowledge puffeth up can also mean that the knowledgeable is so swollen up, that he goes about boasting.

As we can see from Romans 1:22, some, in professing themselves to be wise, become fools.

There is no wisdom in being talkative. Wise people talk only when necessary. Get as much knowledge as you can, but never get puffed up.

Just like our memory verse for today says, no matter how much you know, never think that you know it all.

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OPEN HEAVEN 19 JULY 2020 KEY POINT’

Are you puffed up with your knowledge?

OPEN HEAVEN 19 JULY 2020 HYMN

ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

1. All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

CHORUS
I surrender all, I surrender alI.
All to Thee, my blessed Saviour,
I surrender all.

2. All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow;
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

3. All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

4. All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame.
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!

OPEN HEAVEN 19 JULY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: HOSEA 1:1-11, HOSEA 2:1-23, HOSEA 3:1-5, HOSEA 4:1-19, HOSEA 5:1-15, HOSEA 6:1-11, HOSEA 7:1-16

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

SPEAK LIFE TO YOUR DAY, WITH THESE DIVINE WORDS AND ADD YOURS TOO!

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: My testimony is forever sure, my days are directed by His word and Holy spirit my great teacher. I am blessed beyond the imagination of men. Glory be to God Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS:

I decree this Saturday, I will function beyond the knowledge of man as I operate in divine wisdom and knowledge, in the name of Jesus

I decree my going out and coming in is guided and guarded by the power of the Most High. rccgonline.org

I decree today I will not fulfill the plans of the enemy but walk in the will of the Most High, in the name of Jesus

I cancel every plan of the enemy to keep me in any unpleasant situation, in the name of Jesus

I decree my life is filled with divine verity and purpose fulfilling blessings in all aspect in Jesus name

I decree I am favoured daily because God has planned out my life and nothing can stop me, in the name of Jesus

I decree my season of turn around is here and I live in all areas victoriously above and challenges of life in Jesus name

I decree concerning (mention) the lord has given me unending grace to pursue, overtake and be victorious, in the name of Jesus

I decree over (mention) I will experience God afresh over it in Jesus name

I undo and permanently break the bond of any generational curse attached to my destiny and lineage in Jesus name

I decree into the atmosphere of my country and countries around the world an end to the spread of coronavirus virus and mass loss of souls it’s been affected in Jesus name

I command that sickness to leave your body now in Jesus Name. rccgonline.org

I cover all homes on this platform with the blood of Jesus!

I will not have cause to mourn over anyone of you on this platform, in Jesus Name!

Go ahead and celebrate God for this declarations

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to you Alone.

Hallelujah!

God bless You!