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DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 4 MAY 2020 MONDAY

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION:

I am rooted in the will of the Most High King. He has set me free from any bondage of any kind, my mind is renewed by His word. I have confidence in the power of God which is able to deliver, to break lose, to promote and to protect. I will forever be grateful to God because His grace is upon me and His light is my light. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Monday, 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 decree, my life is enveloped with praise and worship because the lord has smiled upon me, in the name of Jesus

I decree, no transgression can take me away from His plans and purpose, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree I live to fulfill my purpose of creation nothing can deny me of that, in Jesus name

I decree, God’s banner of love will abide with me and my household, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree, there shall be release of unstoppable testimonies upon me right now in the name of Jesus

I decree, my life shall be a positive message to unbelievers around me, because the spirit of the Lord is with me and greater things will I do, in the name of Jesus

I decree, my life is lightened up with the light of the word. The truth of the lord impacts my life and energise my path always. I lay at His throne all burden because He is the burden bearer, thank You Jesus

I decree, I am a child of the living God, the one who loves me more than any other person or myself.

His word is working in my life, all things work together for my good according to His will and purpose. Grace surrounds me and His power envelopes me, because the Lord is thr stronghold of my life

I decree concerning this nation the love of God begins to overflow in and around us all unrest spiritually or physically is settled

I decree over every life affected by the virus the power of God release them henceforth, in the name of Jesus

I decree divine understanding, comfort, wisdom and power for all frontline workers in all part of the world, in the name of Jesus

I decree I live in abundance love of God therefore no weapon or warfare of the enemy can penetrate into my life or household, in the name of Jesus

I decree over the economy of this land and every lives that the protection and provision of God will be surplus upon us, in Jesus’ name

I decree over this nation that the hand of possibility begin to restructure all that has been crumbled either physically or spiritually

My testimony is forever permanent, weeping or gnashing of teeth is not my portion, 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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PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 MONDAY

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I am rooted in the will of the Most High King. He has set me free from any bondage of any kind, my mind is renewed by His word. I have confidence in the power of God which is able to deliver, to break lose, to promote and to protect. I will forever be grateful to God because His grace is upon me and His light is my light. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 4 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

MIGHTY GOD, the only true and dependable God I worship and give all honour to You

KING OF KINGS, I magnify Your name and offer sacrifice of praise to You because You alone deserve it

MIGHTY GOD, thank You for this awesome day and privilege to be among the living You deserve my praise

EVERLASTING KING, thank You for the forgiveness of my sin and Your blood shed for the salvation of my soul

ETERNAL ONE, You are the alpha and omega have Your way in me and all that I will do

FATHER, never let my life stop giving offering and sacrifice of worship to You regardless of where I find myself

FATHER, uproot from my life and destiny, anything that does not reflect Your image and likeness, in Jesus name.

FATHER, don’t replace me with stone or another person, please, give me the grace to change my ways and do Your perfect will, in Jesus name.

FATHER, heal every inch of backsliding in my life, and  uphold me till the end by Your right hand of righteousness, in Jesus name.

FATHER, rekindle the fire of Your revival in my life, family, church and nation, in Jesus name.

FATHER, help me to discipline myself and keep my body under the control and subjection of the Holy Spirit, so that, I may not be a castaway, after preaching to others, in Jesus name.

FATHER, remove every faulty foundation in my life, and grant me a new beginning, in Jesus name.

FATHER, break me, remould me, refill me, and use me, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus name.

FATHER, let my joy in life never be replaced with sadness in any aspect of my life, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, arise, and defend Your church; let every satanic gang up and conspiracy against Your church, be scattered, in Jesus name.

FATHER, let every plant You have not planted in my life, home and Your church, be uprooted, in Jesus name.

FATHER, in the battle of life, let me never be a casualty; please, take over all my battles, fight for me, and give be resounding and total victory over every life’s challenges, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please, uphold me by Your right hand of righteousness, till the end, without spot or wrinkle, in Jesus name.

ALMIGHTY SAVIOUR, let Your unending promises for my life begin manifest henceforth take away every delay placed in my path, in Jesus name

HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, terminate all plan that has been orchestrated from pit of hell to cause mass death in this land in Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, continue to have Your way and glorify Yourself in me, never let your praises cease from my life, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for putting an end to this pandemic in every path of the world no matter the scale of its effects, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, thank You for your power of restoration that has been released over all nation, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, through this platform, you shall bring many to Christ for the salvation of their souls in this month of May, 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 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).

#GodBlessOurHomes

OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020 TUESDAY: ARE YOU AMONG THE FAITHFUL FEW?

OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God. – Isaiah 10:21

OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020 READ: MATTHEW 24:37-42 KJV

37. But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

38. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

39. And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

40. Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

41. Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

42. Watch therefore; for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

As seen from yesterday’s study, there is an urgent need to change for the better. Yet, it is possible that only a few people will take up that challenge. Are you one of these faithful few?

From today’s memory verse, we can conclude that not all men have corrupted themselves, as such there will always be a remnant – a faithful few. They still remain holy and obedient to the Lordship of Christ in spite of the ungodliness in the world today.

In several passages of the Scripture, God talks about the faithful few who have been favored.

“Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.” – Romans 11:5

We see from the Scripture above that to be among these faithful few, grace has a huge role to play. In today’s Bible reading, Jesus talks about how only eight people in the whole world were spared from the flood in the days of Noah.

This is a fearful thing, yet many people are taking the call for repentance with levity these days. We are no wiser than Noah’s generation, neither were they more sinful than the world is today. We have only enjoyed grace which according to Titus 2:12 should teach us to deny ungodliness.

Beloved, all men have sinned through Adam (Romans 3:23; Romans 5:15-17 ), therefore, you must repent if you haven’t, otherwise there would be repercussions. In Luke 13:5 , Jesus told the people of Galilee who did not accept the gospel that except they repented, they would all perish.

You must determine not to be among the corrupt people of this world. Separate yourself for Gods use (Romans 12:1-2); (2 Timothy 2:21 ).

While it may be true that some ungodly people are ‘flourishing’ in the world today, Psalms 73 says such is to their ultimate destruction. For us the faithful few, Psalms 1 and 15 must be our watchword.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020 HYMNAL:

HYMN 8 – HAVE YOU BEEN TO JESUS FOR THE CLEANSING POWER?

1. Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power?
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?

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?

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 the mansions bright,
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?

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,
Oh be 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?

OPEN HEAVEN 5 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALM 89, 96, 100, 101, 105, 132

Psalm 89 King James Version (KJV)

1 I will sing of the mercies of the Lord for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations.

2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.

3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,

4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O Lord: thy faithfulness also in the congregation of the saints.

6 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the Lord? who among the sons of the mighty can be likened unto the Lord?

7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.

8 O Lord God of hosts, who is a strong Lord like unto thee? or to thy faithfulness round about thee?

9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them.

10 Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered thine enemies with thy strong arm.

11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fulness thereof, thou hast founded them.

12 The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoice in thy name.

13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face.

15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O Lord, in the light of thy countenance.

16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall they be exalted.

17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be exalted.

18 For the Lord is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king.

19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upon one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people.

20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him:

21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him.

22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him.

23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him.

24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his horn be exalted.

25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers.

26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvation.

27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.

28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast with him.

29 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of heaven.

30 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;

31 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments;

32 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with stripes.

33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer my faithfulness to fail.

34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.

35 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.

36 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me.

37 It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in heaven. Selah.

38 But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.

39 Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown by casting it to the ground.

40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to ruin.

41 All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours.

42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his enemies to rejoice.

43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand in the battle.

44 Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground.

45 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. Selah.

46 How long, Lord? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fire?

47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?

48 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

49 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?

50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the reproach of all the mighty people;

51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed.

52 Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen.

Psalm 96 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 96

1 O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.

2 Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.

3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.

4 For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.

5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.

6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.

7 Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.

8 Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.

9 O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.

10 Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.

11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.

12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice

13 Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.

Psalm 100 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 100

1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5 For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Psalm 101 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 101

1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.

2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.

3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.

5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.

6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.

7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.

8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord.

Psalm 105 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 105

1 O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people.

2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.

3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.

4 Seek the Lord, and his strength: seek his face evermore.

5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen.

7 He is the Lord our God: his judgments are in all the earth.

8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a thousand generations.

9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac;

10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant:

11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance:

12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it.

13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people;

14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes;

15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

16 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of bread.

17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant:

18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron:

19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him.

20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.

21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance:

22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom.

23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham.

24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.

25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.

26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.

27 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.

28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word.

29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish.

30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings.

31 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts.

32 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land.

33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their coasts.

34 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number,

35 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their ground.

36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strength.

37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble person among their tribes.

38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them.

39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

40 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of heaven.

41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places like a river.

42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant.

43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness:

44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the people;

45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the Lord.

Psalm 132 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 123

1 Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:

2 How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;

4 I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,

5 Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

6 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.

7 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.

8 Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.

10 For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.

11 The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

13 For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

18 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 MONDAY: TIME TO CHANGE

OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 MEMORISE: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. – 2 Chronicles 7:14

OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 READ: MATTHEW 3:5-12 KJV

5. Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,

6. And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.

7. But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?

8. Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:

9. And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

10. And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

11. I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

12. Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

Many years ago, during a retreat at the Redemption Camp of the RCCG, a preacher said: When God sends down spiritual revival, even the most pious of men would repent!

A person seeking repentance may not necessarily have left the faith; such a one may just have stopped doing the good things he/she used to, which according to the Bible is tantamount to sin. No wonder James 4:17 says:

“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”

So, why is this the time to change and what exactly are you supposed to change?

To start with, eternity can begin at any time for anyone of us. Hebrews 9:27 says it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.

Therefore, choosing to wait until tomorrow may be too dangerous. Also, God wants you to change from being cold or lukewarm. He wants you to become committed to doing His will.

The whole body of Christ needs a revival – whether you are a member, worker or even a pastor. We have to return to our first love, and doing the deeds of righteousness: fasting, praying, in depth study of God’s word, regular fellowship with the brethren, sacrificial giving, faithful tithing and others. Then, God will send His fire to our lives. Can you recall our memory verse?

If we will be refreshed, we must surrender ourselves to God and commit to working on our shortcomings in evangelism, missions and separation from the world.

In today’s Bible reading, John confronted the religious leaders of his time with a message of change so they could enjoy the new testaments spiritual blessings.

Beloved, don’t get so familiar with God’s word that you stop doing the essentials of the faith. We must preach the gospel of Christ to everyone, so that as we have changed, sinners, backsliders, and persecutors can do the same.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 ACTION POINT:
Using the Bible as a mirror, check to see where you have fallen short of Gods expectations and begin to effect a change.

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PREVIOUS DAY: OPEN HEAVENS 3 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 3 MAY 2020

OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 HYMNAL:

HYMN 27 – TAKE MY LIFE, AND LET IT BE

1. Take my life, and let it be
Consecrated, Lord to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2. Take my hands, and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet, and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3. Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only, for my King;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.

4. Take my silver and my gold;
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose.

5. Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall be no longer mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne.

6. Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 MAY 2020 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68

Psalm 1-2 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 1

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

CHAPTER 2

1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,

3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.

6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Psalm 15 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 15

1 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?

2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.

3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour.

4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.

5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

Psalm 22-24 King James Version (KJV)

CHAPTER 22

1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

2 O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent.

3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.

4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them.

5 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded.

6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people.

7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying,

8 He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.

9 But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother’s breasts.

10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother’s belly.

11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.

13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.

14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.

16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

17 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me.

18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

19 But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.

20 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

21 Save me from the lion’s mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns.

22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.

23 Ye that fear the Lord, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel.

24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard.

25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him.

26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the Lord that seek him: your heart shall live for ever.

27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the Lord: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee.

28 For the kingdom is the Lord‘s: and he is the governor among the nations.

29 All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.

30 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation.

31 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall be born, that he hath done this.

CHAPTER 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

CHAPTER 24

1 The earth is the Lord‘s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.

2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.

3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place?

4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.

5 He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY FOR TEENS 3RD MAY 3RD 2020: TAKE HEED

MEMORISE: Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. 1 Corinthians 10:12

READ: 1 CORINTHIANS 10:11-13

[11]Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.
[12]Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.
[13]There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

TODAYS’ OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 3 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 3 MAY 2020

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MESSAGE:

One factor that is responsible for the down fall of many Christians is over confidence. Some Christians believe that they cannot fall because they have been Christians for long. But when such fellows eventually fall, they then realise that no one is above the possibility of falling.

If you do things that will make you fall, you will fall. For instance, if you look at people’s naked pictures and brag that you are so filled with the Holy Spirit and it doesn’t move you, you are at the verge of falling.

If you stay in a lonely place with someone of the opposite sex and claim that nothing can happen, the devil is already about to get you. You must flee every appearance of evil.

Don’t wait until it is evil before you flee, flee when it is appearing like evil. The devil knows that if drops of water keep falling on a spot on a rock, no matter how strong that rock is, it will soon give way.

You may not fall on the first attempt, but what the devil wants is that you stop fleeing, then it is only a matter of time before you fall. Don’t stay anywhere close to sin, flee!

KEY POINT:
Since you will not eat poison, don’t sniff it at all. Sniffing and smelling it can only lead to danger.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Kings 6-7; Luke 23:27-38

Hymn 7

1.Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to thee
Take my moment and days
Let them flow ceaseless praise.

2.Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of thy love
Take my feet and them be
Swift and beautiful for thee

3.Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my king
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from thee.

4.Take my sliver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as thou shalt choose.

5.Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall no longer mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,

6.Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At They feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for thee

AUTHORS: Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Pastor (Mrs.) Folu Adeboye

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 3 MAY 2020 SUNDAY

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I am saved by grace and I live by His grace because His grace is what makes my race worth living for. God is for me, nobody, no authority, no disease, no infection, no kingdom known or unknown can stand against me. I am a Victor always, I will never be a victim, glory be to God. Hallelujah!

TODAYS’ OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 3 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 3 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

FATHER ALMIGHTY, I worship and honour Your majesty for being my God always

KING OF KINGS, thank You for Your love and shield that daily surrounds me

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

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

FATHER, thank You for this current situation in and around me because all things work together for my good hallelujah

FATHER, thank You for the daily outpour of Your love over me and all that concerns me

FATHER, thank You for opening new gate of greatness and blessings for me even in the midst of all the unrest

FATHER, thank You for the peace that surpass all understanding that You have released to be my portion

FATHER, arise, and defend Your church; let every satanic gang up and conspiracy against Your church, be scattered, in Jesus name.

FATHER, let every plant You have not planted in my life, home and Your church, be uprooted, in Jesus name.

FATHER, in the battle of life, let me never be a casualty; please, take over all my battles, fight for me, and give be resounding and total victory over every life’s challenges, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please, uphold me by Your right hand of righteousness, till the end, without spot or wrinkle, in Jesus name.

FATHER, please help me to be victorious in the battle of life, in the mighty name of Jesus.

FATHER, empower me to keep the faith, and fight the good fight; and finish well and strong, in Jesus name.

HOLY SPIRIT, continue to have Your way and glorify Yourself in me, never let your praises cease from my life, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, thank You for putting an end to this pandemic in every path of the world no matter the scale of its effects, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, thank You for your power of restoration that has been released over all nation, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, through this platform, you shall bring many to Christ for the salvation of their souls in this month of May, 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 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).

#GodBlessOurHomes

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DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 3 MAY 2020 SUNDAY

Good Morning Beloved,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I am saved by grace and I live by His grace because His grace is what makes my race worth living for. God is for me, nobody, no authority, no disease, no infection, no kingdom known or unknown can stand against me. I am a Victor always, I will never be a victim, glory be to God. Hallelujah!

TODAYS’ OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 3 MAY 2020

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 decree the devil will never have a foothold over me and my household in Jesus name

I decree my joy will not be seized by any work or workers of darkness

I decree I live to fulfill my purpose of creation nothing can deny me of that, in Jesus name

I decree concerning this nation the love of God begins to overflow in and around us all unrest spiritually or physically is settled

I decree over every life affected by the virus the power of God release them henceforth, in the name of Jesus

I decree divine understanding, comfort, wisdom and power for all frontline workers in all part of the world, in the name of Jesus

I decree I live in abundance love of God therefore no weapon or warfare of the enemy can penetrate into my life or household, in the name of Jesus

I decree concerning every frontline and essential workers world wide, this new month will bring peace and joy in an overflowing manner, in Jesus’ name

I decree over the economy of this land and every lives that the protection and provision of God will be surplus upon us, in Jesus’ name

I decree all negative word said into my life and environment will not see the light of day, I change the course of the day and decree the will of God only will stand, in Jesus’ name

I decree, those at the frontline of this pandemic divine wisdom, immunity and protection is their portion and all that concerns them in Jesus name

I decree over this nation that the hand of possibility begin to restructure all that has been crumbled either physically or spiritually

My testimony is forever permanent, weeping or gnashing of teeth is not my portion, 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.

Holy Spirit, inspire intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

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RCCG JUNIOR ZEAL ACTIVITIES MANUAL SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2020

MEMORY VERSE: Acts 1:8 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.”
BIBLE TEXT: ACTS 8:5-9
5 Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them.
6 And the people with one accord gave heed unto those things which Philip spake, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 For unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were healed.
8 And there was great joy in that city.
9 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one:
CENTRAL TRUTH: It is a command to witness Jesus Christ.
INTRODUCTION: There was a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem and they were all scattered abroad, except the apostles. But Philip went down to the city of Samaria preaching the good news.
Jesus promised His disciples that, when the Holy Spirit comes upon them that they would receive power to witness about Him.
STUDY GUIDE:
A. WHAT IS WITNESSING?
B: WHY WITNESS?
1. Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Acts 1:8
2. Christ came to save souls – Luke 19:10
3.  John 3:36
4. to neglect of the soul will attract punishment – Ezekiel 3:18
5. John 15:16
6. He that win souls is wise – Proverbs 11:30
C. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE / BENEFIT OF WITNESSING?
1. So that others can hear the good news – Romans 101:14
2. To set the captives free – Isaiah 61:1
3. To open the eyes of the blind -Luke 4:18
4. To deliver those in darkness – Colossians 1:13
5. To depopulate the kingdom of satan – Colossians 1:13
6. It brings greater joy – Luke 10:17; Acts 8:8
7. It makes you wise – Proverbs 11:30
8. It brings spiritual growth
9. It brings blessings
10. Matthew 19:27-29
11. 2 Chronicles 11:23-26
12.  Mark 16:15-18
13.  Luke 10:20
14.  Matthew 6:33
D. WHY DO MANY REFUSE TO WITNESS?
1. Fear – Timothy 1:7
2. Feeling or shame – Romans 10:11
3. Lack of courage – Proverbs 29:1
4. Ignorance of God´s word – 2Timothy 2:15
5. 1Thess 5:15
E. WHAT ARE THE PRACTICAL STEPS TO WITNESSING?
1. Let your life witness Christ to unbelievers – 2 Cor 3:2-3
2. Share your faith with others – Acts 8:5
3. You can join the evangelism team in your church – Acts 19:20
4. You can distribute gospel tracts, books, magazines and comics.
5. you can invite unbelievers in your neighbourhood to church.
F. GIVE BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF THOSE THAT WITNESS FOR CHRIST:
LIFE APPLICATION: Soul winning is the heartbeat of God. Every child of God must be serious with the business of soulwinning. Many do not witness, because they do not know how to start. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and help you to witness. Every discussion can be prayerfully turned to witnessing. You need to go and win souls for Christ.
CONCLUSION:
– Use every opportunity you have, to witness about the love of Jesus.
– Tell others about their sinful state – Romans 3:23.
– Tell them about the love of God – John 3:16.
– Tell them about the work of Jesus Christ on the cross – 1Peter2:24
– Tell them that there is a way out of sin – Ephesians 1:7
– Tell them that they can put their trust in the redemption work of Jesus Christ – John 1:12.
– Then encourage young believers to grow.
– Let your light shine by spreading the good news of what God has done for you.
INVITATION: If you want your light to shine, you need to accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour – John 1:12-18
PRAYER POINT: Lord, help me and let my light shine.
DAILY DEVOTIONAL:
SUNDAY – Romans 10:1-10
MONDAY – Romans 10:11-21
TUESDAY – Romans 11:1-10
WEDNESDAY – Romans 11:11-24
THURSDAY – Romans 11:25-36
FRIDAY – Romans 12:1-8
SATURDAY – Romans 12:9-21

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 3RD MAY 2020

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?
OPENING PRAYER:
Father, help me not to waste my energy and anointing on anger in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE PASSAGE: JOHN 2:13-17
[13]And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem,
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers’ money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.
[17]And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
MEMORY VERSE: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27

INTRODUCTION:

Anger or wrath is an intense expression of emotion. It involves a strong uncomfortable and hostile response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat. There are two Greek words in the New Testament translated as ‘anger’. One means ‘passion’ or ‘energy’ and the other means ‘agitated’ or ‘boiling’. Everyone struggles, to varying degrees, with anger. Sadly, people tend to justify their anger instead of accepting responsibility of it. The question now are what does the Bible say about anger and at what point does it become a sin?
TEXT REVIEW: JOHN 2:13-17
The Lord Jesus responded to the changers of money in the temple in a mature way. Laden with the zeal of His Father’s house which had eaten Him up, in John 2:17, He directed, “Take these things hence; make not my Father’s house an house of merchandise.” John 2:16.
LESSON OUTLINES:
1. WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT ANGER?
A. Teacher should distribute the Bible passages in the outlines to the students and ask the following questions:
GROUP 1: What is God’s to the wicked or wicked acts according to Psalm 7:11; Mark 3:5; John 2:13-17?
GROUP 2: Can the believers be angry and to what limit according to Ephesians 4:26?
GROUP 3: How does the Bible describe those that are hasty to anger according to Ecclesiastes 7:9; Proverbs 14:29?
GROUP 4: God gave thre commandments to His children according to Ephesians 4:31, James 1:19, Proverbs 16:38. What are they?
GROUP 5: What do “grievous words” do according to Proverbs 15:1, 18?
GROUP 6: God warned His children regarding anger in Matthew 5:22 and Proverbs 22:24, 21:19. What are the warnings?
GROUP 7: Describe wrath and anger according to Prov. 27:4a?
B. EXPECTED RESPONSES AND ANSWERS FROM EACH GROUP:
GROUP 1:”God is angry”
GROUP 2: “Angry”
GROUP 3:”Foolishness”
GROUP 4: “Put away anger and slow to anger”
GROUP 5: “Stir up anger”
GROUP 6: ” Without a cause”, carefulness in associating with an angry person.
WHEN DOES ANGER BECOME A SIN?
A. Teacher should enumerate the seven (7) points below:
1. When it is motivated by pride (1Samuel 18:6-9; James 1:20) or borne out of jealousy (Genesis 4:3-9).
2. When it is expressed hastily or blown out of proportion (Eccl. 7:9; Numbers 20:10-12).
3. When it is unproductive and thus distorts God’s purposes (Exodus 33:19-20; 1 Corinthians 10:31).
4. When it is allowed to linger or leads to malice (Ephesians 4:26-27; 1Corinthians 14:20).
5. When instead of attacking the problem at hand, we attack the wrongdoer out of bitterness of heart (Ex. 2:11-12; Heb. 12:15).
6. When it is allowed to boil over without restraint, resulting in a scenario in which hurt is multiplied (Proverbs 29:11), leaving devastation in its wake.
7. When the angry one refuses to be pacified, hold a grudge, or keeps it inside (Gen. 27:36-41, Genesis 34:13-19, 25-26).
CLASS ACTIVITY: Teacher should ask students who have similar experience with the above-stated illustrations to share their experiences
SUMMARY: God does not want His children to sin because of anger.
CONCLUSION:
Anger is a natural emotion like love. However, the bible warns us against excessive, unproductive and destructive anger which leads to sin.
EVALUATION: When does anger become a sin?
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, do not let me miss Your kingdom and blessing because of anger.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) instances when you had demonstrated anger e.g when insulted by Traffic Officer.
Ask God for more grace of meekness

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 3RD MAY 2020

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, help me to grow from little to exceedingly great.
MEMORY VERSE: Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase. Job 8:7
BIBLE PASSAGE: LUKE 2:4-9
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
LESSON INTRODUCTION:
The birth, not the prophecy of the birth, of Jesus Christ was lucidly described in the Gospel according to Saint Luke. We were told that Jesus Christ was born in the Manger, because there was no space to accommodate the Mother and Father of Jesus Christ even though it was obvious that Mary was about to deliver.
A Manger is a place where troughs containing livestock feeds are kept for animals to eat. Ordinarily, a common person belonging to the lowest class of people cannot even consider this place for delivery of a baby. But this written off place was where Jesus Christ was born. The Saviour of the whole world came into this World in a very lowly manner. From this humble beginning Jesus Christ went on to fulfill the mandate of God for his life.
TEXT REVIEW: LUKE 2:4-9
i. We must have a great mindset towards everything around us even it looks little.
ii. Greatness and littleness is a state of the mind.
iii. God can make that little resources /gifts in you great in the sight of men.
iv. God’s glory can make a lot difference.
LESSON OUTLINES:
LESSONS FROM THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST INCLUDE
1. Starting our lives from a very humble beginning was not against God’s will, it allows God to fulfill His plans for us right from that age.
Jeremiah 1:4-5, Matthew 23:12
2. It teaches us about the need to imbibe humility as a way of life. 1 Peter 5:5, Romans 12:10, Proverbs 15:33
3. God appoints ministering angels for all children, and they guide them to accomplish their destinies, because at that stage in life, they have not committed any sin coupled with the fact that they do not know their right hand from the left. Matthew 18:10,Luke 1:9, 1 Corinthians 3:9
4. God is always ahead of the enemy and so He will not allow us to be harmed when we are still small. Matthew 2:13-14
5. When we are growing up, trials and temptations will come, and if we do not loose focus of Him and we keep all His statutes and Commandments, then we will be great in life. *Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 43:2 & 3, Matthew 4:1-11, Philippians 2:12-14
6. If we live a life that is pleasing to God, He will fight our battles and give us victory. Job 42:12, Romans 8:37
7. We need to humble ourselves and allow God to exalt us. 1 Peter 5:6, Philippians 2:6-11
God can lift the humble from littleness to greatness and so also, keep the proud to a state of nothingness.
CONCLUSION:
Our Lord Jesus Christ started from a very humble beginning and ended great even within the limited space of time that He was here on earth. He fulfilled the purpose for which He came into His world. If God had made provisions for us to be protected at our small age, then it shows that the ALMIGHTY GOD wanted us to start our lives that way. He has made provisions for us to also end great provided we Key in into His plans for us. I pray our latter end shall be greatly increased than our beginning in Jesus Name. Amen.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Discuss other lesson you can derive from the little beginning of our Lord Jesus.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank you for the privilege given us to learn at your feet.
2. Father, from a very humble background, please take us to the mountain top.
3. Father, clothe us with the spirit of humility so that we can end great.
4. Father, continue to enlarge the coast of RCCG.
5. Father, command greatness into the lives of all members of our House Fellowship Centre.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Psalms 34:7 – Father, please charge all my ministering angels to always be on duty for me in Jesus Name. Amen.
TUESDAY: Job 42:12, James 5:11, Isaiah 43:2 –
Father, as we go through the wilderness of life, please do not allow us to be consumed.
WEDNESDAY: Hebrews 12:2 – Being focused on Jesus Christ is a necessity.
THURSDAY: Luke 2:40 & 45* – Father, wisdom to do the needful grant us oh Lord.
FRIDAY: Psalms 1:1-3, Ezekiel 47:12 – Meditating on the Word of God is also a necessity to end great.
SATURDAY : Isaiah 1:19 – Obedience is key to end well.
SUNDAY: 1 Peter 5:5-7 – Be clothed with humility, be prayerful and cast your care on Him.