OPEN HEAVEN 17 JUNE 2020 MEMORIZE: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. Matthew 11:29

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING 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.

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 JUNE 2020 MESSAGE

Knowing God is not the same as going to church or even being born again. The knowledge of God is first made evident through love. If you love God, it will show in the way you live and even interact with others.

God is calling us into an intimate relationship with Him which is preceded by growing in the knowledge of Him.

If your life is in disagreement with God’s word, no matter how much you participate in Church activities or give offerings to God, you would not be acceptable to Him, and your services would be in vain.

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus made himself of no reputation, took upon him the form of a servant, humbled himself, and became obedient unto death Philippians 2:58”.

1 John 2:6 says He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. Jesus Himself enjoins us to follow His example in all things.

An intimate relationship with Jesus would lead to selflessness, humility, service to humanity, and total obedience to God. When you live according to the standard of God, He will be pleased with all you have to offer.

Do you know that you can come before God with generous offerings, yet stir up His anger? This is because the offering of an unrepentant sinner is an abomination before God (Proverbs 15:8 ).

An intimate relationship with God would help you fashion your life very closely after the example of our Lord Jesus in all things. The knowledge of God must bring us to the point of wisdom and enlightenment far beyond the ordinary.

Above all, the knowledge of Jesus must lead to overflowing joy and peace. I pray that your knowledge of Jesus will grow greatly this season in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JUNE 2020 PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to grow in intimacy with You, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 17 JUNE 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 17 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 27:1-27 , Proverbs 28:1-28, Proverbs 29:1-27

Proverbs 27:1-27

1 Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.

² Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

³ A stone is heavy, and the sand weighty; but a fool’s wrath is heavier than them both.

⁴ Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?

⁵ Open rebuke is better than secret love.

⁶ Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.

⁷ The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet.

⁸ As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.

⁹ Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend by hearty counsel.

¹⁰ Thine own friend, and thy father’s friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother’s house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near than a brother far off.

¹¹ My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him that reproacheth me.

¹² A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

¹³ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

¹⁴ He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

¹⁵ A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

¹⁶ Whosoever hideth her hideth the wind, and the ointment of his right hand, which bewrayeth itself.

¹⁷ Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

¹⁸ Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.

¹⁹ As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.

²⁰ Hell and destruction are never full; so the eyes of man are never satisfied.

²¹ As the fining pot for silver, and the furnace for gold; so is a man to his praise.

²² Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar among wheat with a pestle, yet will not his foolishness depart from him.

²³ Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

²⁴ For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation?

²⁵ The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.

²⁶ The lambs are for thy clothing, and the goats are the price of the field.

²⁷ And thou shalt have goats’ milk enough for thy food, for the food of thy household, and for the maintenance for thy maidens.

Proverbs 28:1-28

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.

² For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged.

³ A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.

⁴ They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.

⁵ Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the Lord understand all things.

⁶ Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.

⁷ Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.

⁸ He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.

⁹ He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.

¹⁰ Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.

¹¹ The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

¹² When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

¹³ He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.

¹⁴ Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

¹⁵ As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.

¹⁶ The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

¹⁷ A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.

¹⁸ Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.

¹⁹ He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.

²⁰ A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

²¹ To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

²² He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.

²³ He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

²⁴ Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.

²⁵ He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the Lord shall be made fat.

²⁶ He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered.

²⁷ He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

²⁸ When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.

Proverbs 29:1-27

1 He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

² When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

³ Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.

⁴ The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.

⁵ A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.

⁶ In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.

⁷ The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.

⁸ Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath.

⁹ If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest.

¹⁰ The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.

¹¹ A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.

¹² If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.

¹³ The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the Lord lighteneth both their eyes.

¹⁴ The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.

¹⁵ The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.

¹⁶ When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

¹⁷ Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.

¹⁸ Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

¹⁹ A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.

²⁰ Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.

²¹ He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.

²² An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.

²³ A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

²⁴ Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

²⁵ The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

²⁶ Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

²⁷ An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

MEMORIZE: 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. Luke 10:19

BIBLE READING LUKE 10:19

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.

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MESSAGE

You are not too young to know that the world is full of wickedness. The devil is out to cut lives short any way he can. But going by our memory verse for today, the good news is that every believer is empowered to live a life of victory.

Despite this, it is still possible to remain under Satan’s manipulations due to lack of knowledge or ones refusal to exercise his/her authority.

God created man to dominate. Adam lost this to Satan when he chose to disobey God but through Jesus Christ, we are fully restored to dominate.

Today, God expects you to be a moving symbol of power and authority. Because God resides in you, you are an embodiment of power. God expects you to exercise His power in your life over sin, situations and circumstances.

One way to exercise your dominion is on your knees in prayers. You cannot effect any change if all you do is dash in and out of Gods presence. Spend quality time praying.

Another secret to a life of dominion is purity. Purity is a very powerful weapon. God expects you to live soberly and righteously. Are you ready to dominate?

KEY POINT

Exercise the dominion you have in Jesus Christ over all challenging situations in your
life.

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 victory unto victory,
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 serveHim
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,
When 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.

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Nehemiah 1:1-11 , Nehemiah 2:1-20 , Nehemiah 3:1-32 , Acts 2:1-47

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JUNE 2020 MEMORIZE: Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. MatThew 5:10

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING MARK 10:29-30

29. And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,

30. But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 JUNE 2020 MESSAGE

When the departure time of our Lord Jesus drew near, He told His disciples such things as would befall them, so they would not be caught unawares. The fact that the disciples would suffer hatred was central to this particular discussion.

John 15:20 says: Jesus warned His disciples ahead that the world would hate them because it had hated Him first. Jesus suffered hatred in the form of defamation, misrepresentation, rejection, harassment, assault, abuse, crucifixion and finally, murder.

In essence, Jesus made it clear that His disciples should be prepared to receive similar treatment from the people. This prophecy was not limited to those physically present with Him at that time, but applies to all who will come after Jesus and live as true disciples.

Christians are presently suffering untold hardship, insecurity, harassment, brutality, assault and murder in various parts of the world. Indeed, Jesus said that a time was coming when a person would kill a Christian and consider it a favour to God (John 16:2 ).

If you are a true child of God, you should be able to declare like Paul in Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

Romans 8:17 says lf so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. lt is indeed a privilege to partake of the Lords suffering. No matter the hardship or persecution you are facing, count it all joy (James 1:2-3 ).

May the Lord grant you the grace to overcome in times of persecution. The Kingdom of Heaven is for those who partake in His suffering. You will surely make it, in the mighty name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JUNE 2020 PRAYER POINT

Lord, please let everyone of us sharing in Your suffering be glorified with You, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 16 JUNE 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 fully 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 16 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Proverbs 25:1-28 , Proverbs 26:1-28

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JUNE 2020 MEMORIZE: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING EXODUS 3:10-12

10. Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

11. And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

12. And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JUNE 2020 MESSAGE

Today, one reason many believers are going round in circles is because they fail to involve God in their daily activities. They limit God to a secondary role. But if you could ask Moses, he would tell you that the secret of success is divine presence.

In today’s Bible reading, God assured Moses of His presence in an assignment. God told Joshua in Joshua 1:9 that:

“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”

According to Acts 10:38 , Jesus Christ achieved great success in His ministry while on earth because God’s presence was with Him. So, as long as God is with you, you are bound to prosper. But if you dont rely on Gods presence, it must mean that you rely on men.

Unfortunately, men, even at their best are not reliable. Men make promises they cannot keep, even if they intend to keep their promises, what guarantee do you have that they would be alive to fulfill them? God is the only reliable Source of help.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JUNE 2020 PRAYER POINT

Lord Jesus, there is nothing I want more that your presence. Please be with me as I journey through life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JUNE 2020 HYMN

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 15 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Ezra 9:1-15 , Ezra 10:1-44 , Acts 1:1-26

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JUNE 2020 MEMORIZE: Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 1 Corinthians 5:17

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING ACTS 4:8-14

8. Then Peter, filled with the Holy Ghost, said unto them, Ye rulers of the people, and elders of Israel,

9. If we this day be examined of the good deed done to the impotent man, by what means he is made whole;

10. Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.

11. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.

12. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

13. Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.

14. And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 JUNE 2020 MESSAGE

God created every human being with the potential and abilities to fulfil divine purpose.

According to John 1:12 , a very important part of Gods plan for every human being is to attain full sonship. Now, sonship starts from being born again then growing in the Spirit.

This is where being with Jesus comes in. It is absolutely impossible for anyone to take this journey and exhibit Christ-like behavior unless the person has been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 says:

“Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.”

Knowing that Peter and John were ordinary fishermen, the people marveled at their confidence, boldness and wisdom, realizing it could only be the result of a divine encounter.

A divine encounter is the special visitation of the Holy Spirit. Without an encounter with the power of the Spirit, you would live far below your potential. To fulfil your destiny, you must partner with the Holy Spirit by seeking a divine encounter with Him.

Peter realised his potential. Although initially full of fear, after Pentecost he became so bold that not even the council’s threats could stop him. He had originally lacked the fire, zeal, and direction because after Christ’s death, he stopped fishing for souls and returned to being an ordinary fisherman (John 21:1-3 ).

However, after Pentecost, he was able to perform according to Heaven’s expectations. Like Peter, you need to encounter Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit, and everything you require to fulfil destiny will be provided in the mighty name of Jesus.

Make a habit of spending time with Jesus daily; it will determine how far you will go.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JUNE 2020 PRAYER POINT

Father, as I commit to spending more time
with You, let Your presence be evident in my
life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 15 JUNE 2020 HYMN

BLESSED ASSURANCE, JESUS IS MINE

1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
This is my story, this is my song,

CHORUS
Praising my Saviour all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Saviour all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
Tin my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Fill’d with His goodness, lost in His love.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JUNE 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 Kings 9:1-28, 2 Chronicles 8:1-18

1 Kings 9:1-28

1 And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king’s house, and all Solomon’s desire which he was pleased to do,

² That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.

³ And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually.

⁴ And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, and wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:

⁵ Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.

⁶ But if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments and my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:

⁷ Then will I cut off Israel out of the land which I have given them; and this house, which I have hallowed for my name, will I cast out of my sight; and Israel shall be a proverb and a byword among all people:

⁸ And at this house, which is high, every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss; and they shall say, Why hath the Lord done thus unto this land, and to this house?

⁹ And they shall answer, Because they forsook the Lord their God, who brought forth their fathers out of the land of Egypt, and have taken hold upon other gods, and have worshipped them, and served them: therefore hath the Lord brought upon them all this evil.

¹⁰ And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, when Solomon had built the two houses, the house of the Lord, and the king’s house,

¹¹ (Now Hiram the king of Tyre had furnished Solomon with cedar trees and fir trees, and with gold, according to all his desire,) that then king Solomon gave Hiram twenty cities in the land of Galilee.

¹² And Hiram came out from Tyre to see the cities which Solomon had given him; and they pleased him not.

¹³ And he said, What cities are these which thou hast given me, my brother? And he called them the land of Cabul unto this day.

¹⁴ And Hiram sent to the king sixscore talents of gold.

¹⁵ And this is the reason of the levy which king Solomon raised; for to build the house of the Lord, and his own house, and Millo, and the wall of Jerusalem, and Hazor, and Megiddo, and Gezer.

¹⁶ For Pharaoh king of Egypt had gone up, and taken Gezer, and burnt it with fire, and slain the Canaanites that dwelt in the city, and given it for a present unto his daughter, Solomon’s wife.

¹⁷ And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether,

¹⁸ And Baalath, and Tadmor in the wilderness, in the land,

¹⁹ And all the cities of store that Solomon had, and cities for his chariots, and cities for his horsemen, and that which Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and in all the land of his dominion.

²⁰ And all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel,

²¹ Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day.

²² But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no bondmen: but they were men of war, and his servants, and his princes, and his captains, and rulers of his chariots, and his horsemen.

²³ These were the chief of the officers that were over Solomon’s work, five hundred and fifty, which bare rule over the people that wrought in the work.

²⁴ But Pharaoh’s daughter came up out of the city of David unto her house which Solomon had built for her: then did he build Millo.

²⁵ And three times in a year did Solomon offer burnt offerings and peace offerings upon the altar which he built unto the Lord, and he burnt incense upon the altar that was before the Lord. So he finished the house.

²⁶ And king Solomon made a navy of ships in Eziongeber, which is beside Eloth, on the shore of the Red sea, in the land of Edom.

²⁷ And Hiram sent in the navy his servants, shipmen that had knowledge of the sea, with the servants of Solomon.

²⁸ And they came to Ophir, and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon.

2 Chronicles 8:1-18

1 And it came to pass at the end of twenty years, wherein Solomon had built the house of the Lord, and his own house,

² That the cities which Huram had restored to Solomon, Solomon built them, and caused the children of Israel to dwell there.

³ And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it.

⁴ And he built Tadmor in the wilderness, and all the store cities, which he built in Hamath.

⁵ Also he built Bethhoron the upper, and Bethhoron the nether, fenced cities, with walls, gates, and bars;

⁶ And Baalath, and all the store cities that Solomon had, and all the chariot cities, and the cities of the horsemen, and all that Solomon desired to build in Jerusalem, and in Lebanon, and throughout all the land of his dominion.

⁷ As for all the people that were left of the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which were not of Israel,

⁸ But of their children, who were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel consumed not, them did Solomon make to pay tribute until this day.

⁹ But of the children of Israel did Solomon make no servants for his work; but they were men of war, and chief of his captains, and captains of his chariots and horsemen.

¹⁰ And these were the chief of king Solomon’s officers, even two hundred and fifty, that bare rule over the people.

¹¹ And Solomon brought up the daughter of Pharaoh out of the city of David unto the house that he had built for her: for he said, My wife shall not dwell in the house of David king of Israel, because the places are holy, whereunto the ark of the Lord hath come.

¹² Then Solomon offered burnt offerings unto the Lord on the altar of the Lord, which he had built before the porch,

¹³ Even after a certain rate every day, offering according to the commandment of Moses, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts, three times in the year, even in the feast of unleavened bread, and in the feast of weeks, and in the feast of tabernacles.

¹⁴ And he appointed, according to the order of David his father, the courses of the priests to their service, and the Levites to their charges, to praise and minister before the priests, as the duty of every day required: the porters also by their courses at every gate: for so had David the man of God commanded.

¹⁵ And they departed not from the commandment of the king unto the priests and Levites concerning any matter, or concerning the treasures.

¹⁶ Now all the work of Solomon was prepared unto the day of the foundation of the house of the Lord, and until it was finished. So the house of the Lord was perfected.

¹⁷ Then went Solomon to Eziongeber, and to Eloth, at the sea side in the land of Edom.

¹⁸ And Huram sent him by the hands of his servants ships, and servants that had knowledge of the sea; and they went with the servants of Solomon to Ophir, and took thence four hundred and fifty talents of gold, and brought them to king Solomon.

TOPIC: THE HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE AND ONE THAT CONTROLS HIS FAMILY

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

MEMORY VERSE: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. Titus 1:6

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Timothy 3:2-13. Titus 1:4-9. Acts 21:7-10

1 Timothy 3:2-13

2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

8 Likewise [must] the deacons [be] grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.

11 Even so [must their] wives [be] grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Titus 1:4-9

4 To Titus, [mine] own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not self willed, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Acts 21: 7-9

7 And when we had finished [our] course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.

8 And the next [day] we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him.

9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

10 And as we tarried [there] many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

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LESSON INTRODUCTION: God expects every Christian to grow to maturity even to the full measure of the standard of Christ. Ephesians 4:13-14. He expects us not to be spiritually fed with milk longer than necessary as babies in Christ but to progress to feeding on strong meat.

Hebrews 5:12-14. He also expects from those that would lead His people His people that they would meet certain requirements. 2 Timothy 2:21

LESSON OUTLINES

A. GOD’S REQUIREMENTS FOR YOU TO LEAD HIS PEOPLE AT ANY LEVEL:

God does not toy with His children for He sent His son, Jesus to die for them and Jesus purchased His Church with His blood. Acts 20:28.

God has therefore set standards to be met by anyone aspiring to lead His people from the least level to the highest: 1 Timothy 3:2-12

i. A bishop then must be blameless

ii. Vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach.

iii. Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre.

iv. But patient, not a brawler, not covetous

v. One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man knows not how to rule his own house, how shall him take care of the Church of God?)

vi. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he falls into the condemnation of the devil.

vii. Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

viii. Likewise must the Deacon be grave, not double tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre

ix. Holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience.

x. And let this these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

xi. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

xii. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

B. OTHER SCRIPTURES SET THE SAME STANDARDS:

1. God wants leaders or elders appointed to direct His children aright and He would not compromise on His standards. Titus 1:4-9.

2. Acts 6:1-8. Even when seven leaders were to be appointed by the twelve disciples of Christ in the early Church they sought for those with

i. Honest report
ii. Full of the Holy Ghost) i.e. Spirit filled)
iii. Wisdom

C. ARE THESE CONDITIONS ATTAINABLE?
i) Yes, in Acts 21:8-10

8 And the next [day] we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him.

9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

10 And as we tarried [there] many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

ii. Phillip, The Evangelist As Our Template.
a. He was full of the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:5-8, 39-40.

b. He was of Honest report. Acts 6:3

c. He was full of wisdom Acts 6:3

d. A husband of one wife and together they raised godly four daughters all virgins. Acts 21:9

e. He had a spirit filled Home and all his four daughters were prophetesses.

f. Their home was warm, peaceful, disciplined and full of the major reasons why Apostle Paul and his Team spent many days with them and Prophet Agabus equally visited. Acts 21:10

CONCLUSION:
God has high moral and spiritual standards for anyone that would genuinely lead His people because they are very precious to Him, 1 Peter 2:9.

He needs you to direct His flock aright as He doesn’t want them to be scattered without a shepherd. Why don’t you purge yourself of every filthiness and draw closer to Him now 2 Timothy 2:21; James 4:8 and very soon it will be your turn to be used by God. Acts 13:2

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord Jesus, thank you for purchasing your Church with Your Blood.

2. Father, please touch all our children to be God fearing and abstain from sin.

3. Father, take away from all RCCG members everything that you hate.

4. Daddy, please make my family spirit filled like that of Philip, the Evangelist.

5. Father, please help us to keep enforcing your standards in our choice of leaders for your Church throughout RCCG.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: James 4-8; 2 Timothy 2:21
Father, let there be genuine repentance in the land.

TUESDAY: James 1:22-25
Be ye doers of The word and not hearers only.

WEDNESDAY: Acts 21:8-10
Phillip the Evangelist combined successfully his Evangelistic Outreach with a spirit filled home of one wife and four daughters – all virgins and profetetesses and capped it with good hospitality.

THURSDAY: Genesis 21: 8-14
Abraham restitute; even-though you are polygamous; God can still use you as a leader if only you will first restitute maritally.

FRIDAY: Proverbs 22:6
Father, help us to train our children in the way of The Lord.

SATURDAY: Titus 1:4-5
God is still looking for who to ordain as centre leaders, coordinators, Pastors, evangelist, teachers, Choir masters etc

SUNDAY: Titus 1:4-9
Father, give us leaders that will feed your church with undiluted Word.

AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of:
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.

TOPIC: THE HUSBAND OF ONE WIFE AND ONE THAT CONTROLS HIS FAMILY

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 POINT: Father, please help me to live blameless and upright in Your sight.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
Leader should ask members for any sin they know parent commit on behalf of their children.

MEMORY VERSE: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. Titus 1:6

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Timothy 3:2-13. Titus 1:4-9. Acts 21:7-10

1 TIMOTHY 3:2-13

2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

4 One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

5 (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

6 Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

7 Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

8 Likewise [must] the deacons [be] grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;

9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.

10 And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being [found] blameless.

11 Even so [must their] wives [be] grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

12 Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

13 For they that have used the office of a deacon well purchase to themselves a good degree, and great boldness in the faith which is in Christ Jesus.

Titus 1: 4-9

4 To Titus, [mine] own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, [and] peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.

5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:

6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;

8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;

9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.

Acts 21: 7-9

7 And when we had finished [our] course from Tyre, we came to Ptolemais, and saluted the brethren, and abode with them one day.

8 And the next [day] we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him.

9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

10 And as we tarried [there] many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

READ >> OPEN HEAVENS 14 JUNE 2020

LESSON INTRODUCTION:
God expects every Christian to grow to maturity even to the full measure of the standard of Christ. Ephesians 4:13-14. He expects us not to be spiritually fed with milk longer than necessary as babies in Christ but to progress to feeding on strong meat.

Hebrews 5:12-14. He also expects from those that would lead His people His people that they would meet certain requirements. 2 Timothy 2:21

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Timothy 3:2-13. Titus 1:4-9. Acts 21:7-10

i. There are guidelines for churches to select leaders

ii. If any body aspires a leadership task, he aspires a noble position.

iii. To have gift and qualities and not take on leadership positions may be disobedience.

iv. Leadership comes with responsibility

v. Every leader should be tested before given an official position.

LESSON OUTLINES

A. GOD’S REQUIREMENTS FOR YOU TO LEAD HIS PEOPLE AT ANY LEVEL:*
God does not toy with His children for He sent His son, Jesus to die for them and Jesus purchased His Church with His blood. Acts 20:28.

God has therefore set standards to be met by anyone aspiring to lead His people from the least level to the highest: 1 Timothy 3:2-12

i. A bishop then must be blameless

ii. Vigilant, sober, of good behavior, given to hospitality, apt to teach.

iii. Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre.

iv. But patient, not a brawler, not covetous

v. One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man knows not how to rule his own house, how shall him take care of the Church of God?)

vi. Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he falls into the condemnation of the devil.

vii. Moreover, he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

viii. Likewise must the Deacon be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre

ix. Holding the mytery of the faith with a pure conscience.

x. And let this these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless.

xi. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.

xii. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well.

B. OTHER SCRIPTURES SET THE SAME STANDARDS: 1. God wants leaders or elders appointed to direct His children aright and He would not compromise on His standards. Titus 1:4-9.

2. Acts 6:1-8. Even when seven leaders were to be appointed by the twelve disciples of Christ in the early Church they sought for those with

i. Honest report
ii. Full of the Holy Ghost) i.e. Spirit filled)
iii. Wisdom

C. ARE THESE CONDITIONS ATTAINABLE?

i) Yes, in Acts 21:8-10

8 And the next [day] we that were of Paul’s company departed, and came unto Caesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was [one] of the seven; and abode with him.

9 And the same man had four daughters, virgins, which did prophesy.

10 And as we tarried [there] many days, there came down from Judaea a certain prophet, named Agabus.

ii. Phillip, The Evangelist As Our Template.
a. He was full of the Holy Spirit. Acts 8:5-8, 39-40.

b. He was of Honest report. Acts 6:3

c. He was full of wisdom Acts 6:3

d. A husband of one wife and together they raised godly four daughters all virgins. Acts 21:9

e. He had a spirit filled Home and all his four daughters were prophetesses.

f. Their home was warm, peaceful, displined and full of the major reasons why Apostle Paul and his Team spent many days with them and Prophet Agabus equally visited. Acts 21:10

SUMMARY:
God’s standard is sealed. He would not reduce His standard for any man irrespective of your position.

CONCLUSION:

God has high moral and spiritual standards for anyone that would genuinely lead His people because they are very precious to Him, 1 Peter 2:9.

He needs you to direct His flock aright as He doesn’t want them to be scattered without a shepherd. Why don’t you purge yourself of every filthiness and draw closer to Him now 2 Timothy 2:21; James 4:8 and very soon it will be your turn to be used by God. Acts 13:2

ASSIGNMENTS:
List 5 requirements a leader must meet and why those requirements should be met before emerging leadership positions.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Lord Jesus, thank you for purchasing your Church with Your Blood.

2. Father, please touch all our children to be God fearing and abstain from sin.

3. Father, take away from all RCCG members everything that you hate.

4. Daddy, please make my family spirit filled like that of Philip, the Evangelist.

5. Father, please help us to keep enforcing your standards in our choice of leaders for your Church throughout RCCG.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: James 4-8; 2 Timothy 2:21
Father, let there be genuine repentance in the land.

TUESDAY: James 1:22-25
Be ye doers of The word and not hearers only.

WEDNESDAY: Acts 21:8-10
Phillip the Evangelist combined successfully his Evangelistic Outreach with a spirit filled home of one wife and four daughters – all virgins and profetetesses and capped it with good hospitality.

THURSDAY: Genesis 21: 8-14
Abraham restitute; even-though you are polygamous; God can still use you as a leader if only you will first restitute maritally.

FRIDAY: Proverbs 22:6
Father, help us to train our children in the way of The Lord.

SATURDAY: Titus 1:4-5
God is still looking for who to ordain as centre leaders, coordinators, Pastors, evangelist, teachers, Choir masters etc

SUNDAY: Titus 1:4-9
Father, give us leaders that will feed your church with undiluted Word.

AUTHOR:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye.
The General Overseer of:
The Redeemed Christian Church Of God.

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 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, please heal all your children who have been wounded in the fight. Heal all broken hearted, bind up their wounds.

MEMORY VERSE: “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” Psalm:147.3

BIBLE PASSAGE: Job 1:13-22

[13]And there was a day when his sons and his daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house:

[14]And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:

[15]And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[16]While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[17]While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[18]While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters were eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother’s house:

[19]And, behold, there came a great wind from the wilderness, and smote the four corners of the house, and it fell upon the young men, and they are dead; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.

[20]Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped,

[21]And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD.

[22]In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.

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INTRODUCTION: A wounded soldier can be described as a Christian who has been a victim of unfavourable circumstances of life, trails of faith or satanic attacks, sometimes, as a result of carelessness, sin or unexplainable factors, leaving such Christian with a wounded spirit.

Sometimes, a wounded spirit comes to a result of a reaction to negative words, event, action or a violation of one’s person or rights. It generates a reactions that crushes one, knocks one down, from which one cannot seem to rise. Hence, such a Christian needs divine healing in order to stand and fight on, as a soldier of Christ.

TEXT REVIEW: JOB 1:13-22

“And the Sabean’s fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee”. Job 1:15.
The above quoted Bible passage was the first “big-bang” that fell upon Job’s oxen and asses. His servant too were not spared in the Sabeans’ devastating raid. Job 1:14-15.

LESSON OUTLINES

LESSON OUTLINE 1: SOME BIBLICAL INSTANCES OF WOUNDED SOLDIERS
STEPS:

i. Teacher should call for five names to be volunteers (Male/Female)

ii. Teacher should give names to the volunteers as follows:
Job, Samson, Elijah, Peter, Judas Iscariot

iii. Teacher should give the following passages to the volunteers and ask them to read and illustrate, or enact how the characters they are representing were wounded.

1. Mr/Mrs Job. Job 1;13-22.

2. Mr/Mrs Samson. Judges 16:18-21.

3. Mr/Mrs Elijah. 1Kings 19:2-4.

4. Mr/Mrs Peter. Luke 22:54-62.

v. Mr/Mrs Judas Iscariot Matthew. 27:3-5.

NOTE 1: If the characters are described, one person will be needed for each of the characters. If they are to be enacted, more than one person will be required to enact each role.

NOTE 2: Teacher should make corrections where necessary. Participants/Contributors to score 10 marks each.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE WOUNDED

i. Trace the source of the wound and be courageous to face the pain. Deal with the root of the wound, not just the symptoms. Job 2:7; Luke 4:5-8.

ii. Stand your ground and be ready to engage in spiritual warfare by putting on the whole armour of God. Ephesians 6:10-11

iii. Repent in areas where sin has caused the damage and make up your mind to live holy. Proverb 28:13; James 5:16.

iv. Shun unbelief or doubt. Believe that Jesus really wants and desires to heal you and cry unto Him. James 1:6; Psalm 50:15; Jeremiah 8:22.

v. Avoid negative people and abusive relationships. 1 Corinthians 15:33;
2 Corinthians 6:14.

vi. Avoid impulsive decisions, take comfort and strength in God’s word. 1 Kings 19:4; 2 Kings 2:23-24; 2Kings 6:25-29.

vii. Forgive any human agent you can trace as the cause of the wound, forgive yourself also and be ready to let go. Job 42:10; Ephesians 4:32.

viii. Afterward, watch against further attacks 1 Peter 5:8.

CLASS ACTIVITY: How do we know that we have fellowship with God?

SUMMARY: Right from the Bible time to our days, believers had been and would continue to be wounded for several causes but there is always hope for the wounded.

CONCLUSION: There is still ‘balm in Gilead’ for the wounded soul (Jeremiah 8:22). God is the greatest physician. Call on Him today, believe His word and act your faith now.

EVALUATION: Give some examples of soldiers who were wounded and some divine treatments to their wounds as indicated in today’s lesson.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, let all manners of wounds be healed now in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Give reasons true believers of Christ are wounded in the battle front.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The Lord has brought me out of darkness into His marvellous light for a purpose. The work that the Lord do, I will do greater work  than that because He lives in me and controls my being. My life is not a mistake, I am not a sorry case and the will of God trumps all evil desires and messages sent against my life. I live a life of favour and testimony each and everyday because I and my Father are one. Hallelujah!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Sunday, as I raise up an altar for God in my home, His presence shall destroy every pain and fear in my life and family, in Jesus Name

I cancel every evil decree passed against my life or existence from known or unknown source, in Jesus’ name

I decree the wonderful power of God is working to make all crooked path straight in my life, in Jesus’ name

I terminate every evil revelation and pronunciation said into my lineage that is manifesting in any aspect of my life, in the name of Jesus

I decree my joy will never be replaced with disgrace or sorrow, in Jesus’ name

I decree I function daily according to the precepts of God nothing will stop me in Jesus’ name

I decree the power of God that changes the tides of negativity is filling my life henceforth, in Jesus’ name

I decree everywhere I step or my name is mentioned is turning to atmosphere of Miracle as the lord performs His wonders through me and all that concerns me, in the name of Jesus

I decree the ever present help of God fills my life henceforth and I will know no lack in Jesus’ name

I decree over this nation and nations around the world, spirit of the lord is moving turning around all that has been working against the kingdom and purpose of God, in Jesus’ name

I decree over every leaders of the nations around the world that the fear of God will envelope them and they will not yield to advise that negates the plans of God, in Jesus’ name

I pray for all health care workers, frontline and essential workers that they will always do that which please the lord as He strengthens them through all they do, in Jesus’ name

I decree every fear initiated by pandemic in lives across the world is subdued henceforth and faith is rising in individual souls and nations in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning leaders of all nations that the power to only obey the will of God is released upon them and all evil advise is terminated

I decree concerning all that are affected, infected or delayed by the pandemic divine restoration locates them henceforth

I decree concerning all health-care, essential and frontline workers only the purpose of God will be fulfilled in and through them in Jesus name

I decree concerning (mention) my testimony will never be aborted in Jesus name

Go ahead and celebrate Jesus for these wonderful declarations!

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to our FATHER in heaven.

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Somebody shout Hallelujah!

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The Lord has brought me out of darkness into His marvellous light for a purpose. The work that the Lord do, I will do greater work  than that because He lives in me and controls my being. My life is not a mistake, I am not a sorry case and the will of God trumps all evil desires and messages sent against my life. I live a life of favour and testimony each and everyday because I and my Father are one. Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS

LORD ETERNAL, I magnify Your name and give You all the glory

ANCIENT OF DAYS, thank You for this wonderful day and grace of life, thank You Jesus

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

FATHER, thank You for filling my heart with the truth which is You and Your word

FATHER, thank You for the super-abundant blessings released into my life each day

LORD JEHOVAH, You are the most high king, show Yourself great in my life

ABBA FATHER, I surrender all that I am and have unto You, use me for Your divine works henceforth, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, purify my life and remove whatsoever that is or will hinder You from dwelling permanently inside of me, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, please help me to be more discipline with my commitment to Your word, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, from today, I will be more devoted to studying Your word and living by it. Give me the grace, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, please put a permanent end to the hostility of the adversaries over my life and family, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER,  please uncover all the evil plans of the evil one and put them to shame, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, please put an end to every form of carelessness in my life that has made the evil one take advantage of me and my household, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, give me the grace to always fill my heart and mind with Your words and positive thoughts, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, I ask for immediate divine reversal of all satanic transactions that have taken place to devalue me and all the powers You have bestowed on me, in the name of Jesus

I pray for all health-care workers, frontline and essential workers that they will always do that which please the lord as He strengthens them through all they do

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 pray 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).

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