OPEN HEAVEN 5 JUNE 2023 MEMORIZE: Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all fitliness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

OPEN HEAVEN 5 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 5:1-5

1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;

2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;

4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.

5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 JUNE 2023 MESSAGE

Some people query God for not answering their prayers because they have been praying for so long. This has made them conclude that God is not real. The problem however, is not with Him; after all many other people receive answers to prayers from Him daily. If there is a problem at all, it is likely to be from the fellow who is praying.

Isaiah 59:1-2 tells us that God can always hear us but our sins separate and hide our faces from Him. If He doesn’t hear your prayer at all, how is He going to answer? How can you continue in sin and expect grace to abound? The Bible’s response to that is, “God forbid” (Romans 6:1- 2).

Some people sow in Church and get no harvest, then they turn around to say that God’s word is not true, whereas the issue may be that God rejected their offering because of their sins (Proverbs 15:8). He must first accept you before He can accept your offering.

A lady attended one of our programmes because she had heard that Pastor Adeboye has a special anointing for making the barren fruitful after praying for them. She met with me and I prayed for her. While praying for her, I laid my hand upon her and she fell. When she came around, she rejoiced that she had fallen under the anointing and was sure her miracle was on the way.

A year later, she came back with a query because she had not given birth. I was already thinking that maybe God wanted to give her a second touch when all of a sudden, I heard God say, “Ask her how many boyfriends she has”. If I hadn’t known the voice of God, I wouldn’t have asked because she was a highly placed person in the society. I managed to ask her and she said she had six boyfriends! I was shocked. How can you expect a baby from God when you are keeping six boyfriends apart from your husband? How would she have known the real father?

Many people want a miracle, whereas what they are really asking for is magic. God is Holy and He is a miracle worker, not a magician like the devil. Begin to live holy from today so that when you call on God, you can rest assured that He will answer you.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 JUNE 2023 KEY POINT

Holiness is the master key to getting God’s attention.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 JUNE 2023 HYMN

HYMNAL: 23 – 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 endless praise,
Let them flow in endless 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,
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,
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,
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,
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,
Ever, only, all for Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOB 39-42

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Impossibility does not exist where God dwells. May He visit your life this day with miracles in Jesus name.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that nothing can stop me, for I am daily vitalized and refreshed through the Word of God. When men are cast down, I am lifted, because of the lifting power of the Holy Spirit that’s at work in me! Nothing is impossible with me for I hail from above. All this work together for my good because I am the King’s child. I am a peculiar treasure unto God and He ordained me to showcase the beauty of His splendour in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

Prayers And Declarations Against Demonic Attacks And Illnesses

Prayers Against Curses And Sorrow – The Prayer Of Jabez

Open Heavens 4 June 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 4 June 2023

Let’s Declare!

I decree and declare that the Lord is my God and I will praise him forever in Jesus’ name.

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? I decree and declare that at the time appointed the Lord will return unto me and give me testimonies in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that it doesn’t matter how many enemies I am dealing with; God will help me deal with them all, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that even if there is a 99.9% chance of hopeless for me, God uses the remaining 0.01% that is left out to save my life in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I enjoy divine help from the most high and because of His help, I am rescued from evil, failure, shame, misfortune, and the Jaws of Death in Jesus’ name.

l decree and declare that no matter how hopeless my case is and no matter who has given up on me, I declare that God will make a way for me today, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that there is nothing impossible for my God to do. I decree and declare over every woman who desires children. Even if they have passed child bearing age and they are yet to give birth to a child, nine months from now, they will carry their children in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that the eyes of the Lord are over me, and His ears are open unto my prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that plot evil In the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that the power that raised Jesus from the dead also dwells in my mortal body. Therefore I am quickened and my bones receive strength in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that my prayers are rising up to the Throne of God like an incense in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that the Lord delights in my prosperity, therefore I prosper greatly in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my hands are an extension of God’s hands. Everything I touch becomes successful in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that God’s glory fills my life I radiate it everywhere I go in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that my actions and thoughts are led by the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am not a complainer or mumurer, I will keep praising God until my prayers are answered in Jesus’ name.

I declare that I trust God through all situations. I know that He is causing all things to work together for my good in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Father, for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his household, and how You keep using him worldwide.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declarations as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone in this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG). 

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these declarations. May they be permanent in Jesus’ name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say these declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus’ name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow!

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

Open Heavens For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 29 May 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 30 May 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 31 May 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 1 June 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 2 June 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 3 June 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 4 June 2023

Impossibility does not exist where God dwells. May He visit your life this day with miracles in Jesus name.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that nothing can stop me, for I am daily vitalized and refreshed through the Word of God. When men are cast down, I am lifted, because of the lifting power of the Holy Spirit that’s at work in me! Nothing is impossible with me for I hail from above. All this work together for my good because I am the King’s child. I am a peculiar treasure unto God and He ordained me to showcase the beauty of His splendour in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

Prayers And Declarations Against Demonic Attacks And Illnesses

Prayers Against Curses And Sorrow – The Prayer Of Jabez

Open Heavens 4 June 2023

Powerful Declarations For today 4 June 2023

Let’s Pray!

To Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

You are the only God who can do the absolutely impossible. You are the LORD, the God of all flesh: there is not a thing too hard for You.

My Lord and my God, I praise Your Holy Name for You are God and there is none like You. Be exalted in Jesus’ name.

Father, I come before You seeking forgiveness because Your word says that if I keep sin in my heart, You will not hear my prayers. Father please forgive me and help me to live for You in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord, as I pray to You today, let my prayers rise up to You and let answers come down to me in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord when my answers are on the way, grant me grace to be patient and wait until I receive in Jesus’ name.

Father, please even when the odds are stacked up against me, rise up to my aid and grant me divine help in Jesus’ name.

My God, You are the One who makes a way where there is no way. Please even when it looks like there is no way out, please still make a way for me in Jesus’ name.

Father, nothing is impossible with You. Please, come to my rescue today, in Jesus’ name.

Lord, grant me grace to lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and to receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save my soul in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I know You can hear my prayers, help me to remain confident in this knowledge and not to stop praying until my miracles come in the name of Jesus.

Father, please grant me the grace and spirit to continually pray into my future and let hinderance ahead be cleared in Jesus’ name.

Lord, help me to remain committed to guarding my mind and my thoughts. May I not give space to evil thoughts and imaginations to get in in Jesus’ name.

Heavenly father, teach me to guide my heart with all diligence and ensure that things that have no virtue do not stay there in the name of Jesus.

Father, protect me, my family members and everyone reading and writing these prayers. Let us continually abide under the shadow of Your wings in the name of Jesus.

Go ahead now and tell God what you want Him to do for you. Tell Him what you want Him to use His power to do in your life.

Lord, bless Your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, and bless his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG).

Lord all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance, and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on a daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name, I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us a;t [email protected] today.

Open Heavens For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 29 May 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 30 May 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 31 May 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 1 June 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 2 June 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 3 June 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 4 June 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 JUNE 2023 MEMORIZE: Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. James 4:2

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING EXODUS 15:22-25

[22]So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.

[23]And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.

[24]And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?

[25]And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 JUNE 2023 MESSAGE

One deadly habit that is common among the people of God today is murmuring. Do you know that there are times you think you are praying, but you are murmuring? It is a silent destroyer, and like the Israelites of old, many children of God engage in it without even realizing it.

As a child of God, you are to behave like Moses, who cried out to the Lord for a solution, and not like the people of Israel who murmured when they got to Marah, despite all that God had done for them.

Murmuring is an exercise in futility. Nothing changes when you murmur to God, just like the bitter water did not turn sweet because of the Israelites’ murmuring, but because of Moses’ prayers. The prayers of God’s children move Him to action and always yield positive results. My child, if you want God to meet your needs, put a stop to murmuring: instead, cry out to God in prayers.

BIBLE QUIZ:
Who said, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”
A) Abel
B) Isaac
C) Cain
D) Joseph

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 JUNE 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, forgive me for all the murmurings I have done against You consciously or unconsciously, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 JUNE 2023 HYMN

HYMN 7 – JUST AS I AM, WITHOUT ONE PLEA

1. Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

2. Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

3. Just as I am though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fighting’s and fears within, without,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

4. Just as I am poor, wretched, blind,
Sight, riches, healing of the mind
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 JUNE 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: JOB 35-38

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Topic: Understanding the God of Wonders
Text: Proverbs 9:10

☆ There is a link between understanding, knowledge, and wisdom.

• To understand someone is to know how they think, act, and react to certain situations. If you understand someone, you can get whatever you want from them.

• It is not easy to say you want to understand God.
However, the Word of God encourages us to understand Him.
Isaiah 40:28, Proverbs 25:2

• When you know Him, you’ll be strong and do exploits. Daniel 11:32

• God does not behave like you’d expect. That He related to you one way yesterday does not mean He will relate with you the same way today.
Isaiah 55: 7-9

• God does not think the way you expect Him to think. 2 Kings 5: 1-14
》 His ways are not our ways; His thoughts are not our thoughts. Proverbs 11:34
》 God wants you to scatter your seeds. Some might not produce fruits, but some will land on good soil. The harvest from those will make up for those that fell on stony ground.
Matthew 13: 6-9, Hosea 8:7

》 God expects you to scatter, and then you will increase.
1 Kings 17: 8-16

》 If you want to have dominion, you must be under authority. Luke 7: 2-10, James 4:7

Submit your business to God, and He will deal with the devourers.

☆ Delay is not denial.
Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8

》 Understand that what you’re calling a long delay is a short time with God. Psalm 90:4, Psalm 46:1
》 God does as He pleases.
Psalm 115:3
》 He reserves the right to change a prophecy to a decree.

▪︎ Prophecy: God says He will do something, but with no time frame.
Genesis 12: 1-3, chapters 15 & 17
▪︎ Decree: God put a time frame to the prophecy He spoke to Abraham. Genesis 18: 1-14, Psalm 33: 8-9

• God loves celebrations.
John 2: 1-11, Exodus 23: 14-16.
+ The first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding.
• Every time a sinner is saved, Jesus Christ dances. Luke 15:10

Salvation Call
When you give your life to Jesus, He rejoices and dances over you.

To give your life to Him, cry to the Lord for the wonder of salvation. Ask Him to forgive your sins, make you His, and put your name in the book of life.

#UnderstandingTheGodOfWonders

LESSON FORTY (40)
TOPIC: THEOLOGY OF REST

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

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and 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: Almighty Father, please give me rest on every side, in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Exodus 20:8-11

[8]Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

[9]Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

[10]But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

[11]For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

MEMORY VERSE: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” Genesis 2:2.

INTRODUCTION: Rest is the cessation of work or movement in order to relax or recover strength. It can also be referred to as peace, ease or refreshment. To relax means to become less tense, anxious or firm; to relieve stress; to have a milder manner. God created for six days and then He rested, not because He was tired but to set the standard for mankind to follow (Gen.2:2-3; Ex.20:10).

TEXT REVIEW: Exodus 20:8-11.
A. The teacher should identify five reasons why the Sabbath should be treated the way it was stated in Exodus 20:8-11.
i. ——————————————————
ii. —————————————————-
iii. —————————————————-
iv. —————————————————-
v. —————————————————-
B. Why should it be so (2 reasons).
i. ——————————————————
ii. —————————————————-

LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHY REST?
-The teacher should explain the following as reasons why rest is essential:
i. God rested to serve as an example for us to follow. Gen.2:2-3.

ii. Rest is a divine command. Ex.20:10.

iii. Rest is a gift from God to mankind. Mark 2:27.

iv. The Lord Jesus Christ took times off to refresh and also ensured His disciples did the same. Mark 6:31; John 18:1-2.

v. When we rest we exercise our faith in God as the one who can complete everything we had started. Matt.6:25.

vi. Rest brings about recuperation from fatigue. Luke 8:23.

vii. Rest serves as a relief from anxiety of mind and spirit. Ps.55:22.

viii. God desires that His people should rest. Ex.33:14; Job 11:18.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Despite the benefits of rest, why is it that some people still fail to rest? (Students should discuss).

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW DO WE REST?
i. The teacher should allow each student to
mention how they rest.

ii.The teacher should also allow each student to mention how many hours they sleep per day against the medical recommendation of six to eight hours per day.

iii. The teacher should explain the following as suggestions on how to rest:
a.We must trust God to take care of things for us. 1 Pet. 5:7.

b. When we obey God’s commandment we
shall have peace and rest of mind. Heb.3:7-
8; 4:11.

C. We must avoid unnecessary stressors or
things that over burden our hearts and minds
e.g. bills, career, families, etc. Ps.127:2.

d.We must develop absolute faith in God.
Prov.3:5-6..

e.We should rest properly after each day’s work. Eccl.5:12a.

f. We could have a day off (at least) to rest or relax in every week. Ex.20:10.

g.We can go on vacation or visit recreation centres to relax our brain, mind and body.
Jn.18:1-2.

iv. The teacher should point out to students that the command to rest is not an excuse to be lazy. You have to work for ‘six days’ to get to the ‘Sabbath.’

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss some of the reasons people give for not resting as they should.

SUMMARY: Take time out to rest.

CONCLUSION: For the Christian, the ultimate rest is found in Christ. He invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him and cast their cares on Him. (Matt.11:28; 1 Pet.5:7)

EVALUATION: Explain why and how to rest.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father please give Your children understanding to take the matter of rest seriously.

ASSIGNMENT: Do you take time to rest? Share your rest routine (No Mark).

LESSON FORTY (40)
TOPIC: THEOLOGY OF REST

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

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

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

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

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

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

MEMORY VERSE: “And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made.” Genesis 2:2.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Exodus 20:8-11.
[8]Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.

[9]Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

[10]But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:

[11]For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.

INTRODUCTION: Rest is the cessation of work or movement in order to relax or recover strength. It can also be referred to as peace, ease or refreshment. To relax means to become less tense, anxious or firm; to relieve stress; to have a milder manner. God created for six days and then He rested, not because He was tired but to set the standard for mankind to follow (Gen.2:2-3; Ex.20:10).

OUTLINES:
1. WHY REST?
2. HOW DO WE REST?

WHY REST?
1. God set the example of rest in Genesis 2:2-3 when He ceased from creating. Rest is a divine command (Ex.20:10) as well as a gift from God to man (Mk.2:27). Though Jesus did not take a vacation from His ministry, He did take times off to refresh and also ensured His disciples did the same (Mk.6:31; Jn.18:1-2). In resting, we declare our dependence on God and exercise our faith in His provision (Matt.6:25). Rest brings about recuperation from fatigue (Lk.8:23). Rest also serves as a relief from the anxiety of the mind and spirit (Ps.55:22). God desires rest for His people (Ex.33:14; Job 11:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The teacher should explain the following as reasons why rest is essential:

HOW DO WE REST?
In order to rest, we must first and foremost trust that God will take care of things for us (1Pet.5:7). Obedience will bring the rest that God so desires for us (Heb.3:7-8). Without being complacent, we must learn to relax our grip on many things in life that stress us negatively e.g. career, bills, families, etc. and give them over to God in faith (Prov.3:5-6). We should take time to rest properly after a good day’s job (Eccl.5:12a). At least, a believer should have a day off to rest or relax in a week (Ex.20:10). Going on vacation or visiting places for recreation is biblical and should be part of our schedule (Jn.18:1-2).
The command to rest is not an excuse to be lazy. You have to work for ‘six days’ to get to the ‘Sabbath.’

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss some of the reasons people give for not resting as they should.

CONCLUSION: For the Christian, the ultimate rest is found in Christ. He invites all who are weary and burdened to come to Him and cast their cares on Him (Matt. 11:28; 1Pet.5:7).

QUESTIONS:
* Why do we need rest?
* Mention four (4) ways by which we can rest.

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Ex.20:10. TUE:
Mk.2:27. WED: Gen. 2:2-3. THUR: Phil4:4-6.
FRI: Ex.33:14. SAT: Prov.3:5. SUN: Matt.6:25.

ASSIGNMENT: Do you take time to rest? Share your rest routine (No Mark).

LESSON FORTY (40)
TOPIC: DYNAMICS OF GRACE (PART 1)

*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: Almighty Father, please help me understand the dynamics of grace in Jesus name.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Ephesians 4:2-10

[2]with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love,

[3]endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

[4]There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling;

[5]one Lord, one faith, one baptism;

[6]one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Spiritual Gifts

[7]But to each one of us grace was given according to the measure of Christ’s gift.

[8]Therefore He says: “When He ascended on high, He led captivity captive, And gave gifts to men.”

[9](Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?

[10]He who descended is also the One who ascended far above all the heavens, that He might fill all things.)

MEMORY VERSE: “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men” Titus 2:11 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: The word translated ‘Grace’ in Hebrew is ‘chen’ which means to bend or stoop in kindness to another as a superior to an inferior (Gen.6:8). The Greek word for Grace is “charis” which connotes something beyond the ordinary course of what can be expected and therefore commendable (1Cor.15:10). When used in reference to God, it is the benevolent action of Him stooping down to us in kindness to reach us in our needs and convey upon us a benefit. His grace has been termed ‘unmerited favour’ but it is more than an attitude of favour or mercy.

TEACHER’S DIARY
LESSON AIM: To study the dynamics of grace.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through the lesson, students should be able to:
i. Explain the term ‘grace.’
ii. Highlight how to receive grace.

TEXT REVIEW: The teacher should identify five things God did for the believer through Christ in reference to the passage.
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TEACHING METHOD: The teacher should combine Lecture and Discussion teaching methods.

OUTLINES:
1. UNDERSTANDING GRACE
2. HOW TO RECEIVE GRACE

1..UNDERSTANDING GRACE
A. The teacher should ask students to mention what they understand by the term “grace.”

B. The teacher should explain the meaning of grace in the light of the following:
i. Grace is God’s favour towards the unworthy or His benevolence on the undeserving. Rom. 8:5-10.

ii. Grace is God’s favour translated into action that releases the enabling power into our lives. 1Cor.15:10.

iii. Grace is God’s gift of salvation for mankind. Eph. 2:8; Titus 2:11.

iv. Grace is the enabling power of God for service. Eph. 3:7-8; 4:7.

v. Grace is the virtue which believers manifest. 2Cor. 8:7.

vi. Grace is the benediction which believers enjoy in Christ. Eph. 6:24.

vii. Grace is the divine help which believers receive in the time of need. Phil. 4:19; Heb. 4:16.

viii. Grace is the divine ability to do exploits. Dan. 11:32; Phil. 4:13.

Upix. Grace is the appearance of kindness and the love of God our Saviour towards man. Titus 2:11; 3:4.

C. The teacher should identify some significant differences between the law in the Old Testament and grace in the New Testament as stated below:

i. The law blessed “the good” in the Old Testament but grace save “the bad” in the New Testament.

ii. The law accuses and convicts the offenders in the Old Testament but grace cancels bonds and relieves the debtor. Rom. 6:14.
D. The teacher should point out that the difference between Mercy and Grace is that mercy withholds a punishment we deserve; grace gives a blessing we do not deserve.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss the relationship among “Law” “Grace” and “Mercy.”

2. HOW TO RECEIVE GRACE
The teacher should enumerate the following ways by which grace can be received as indicated below:
i. By accepting God’s love towards all men. John. 3:16; Rom. 5:8.

ii. By believing in the Lord Jesus Christ (Rom. 10:9-10) through God’s mercy and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit. 1Tim. 1:13; Heb. 4:16; Matt. 9:13.

iii. By exercising our faith (no matter how little) at all times. Matt. 17:20; Rom. 1:17.

iv. By being humble before God. James 4:6; 1Pet. 5:5.

v. By loving the Lord Jesus with all our hearts. Eph. 6:24.

vi. Through sufferings and trials arranged for us by God. Rom. 8:28; 1Pet. 5:10; 2Cor. 12:9.

vii. Through the prophetic words of prayer contained in the Bible or spoken to us by our spiritual heads and fellow believers in Christ. Ps. 107:20; Acts 20:32; 2Tim. 4:22; 1Thess. 1:1.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should discuss the benefits of grace upon the believers.

CONCLUSION: Grace is the spring and source of all benefits received from God (Rom.11:6). God’s grace should not be taken for granted (Rom.6:1-2; Gal.2:21).

EVALUATION: What is grace and how can a person receive it?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, do not let me miss your grace.

ASSIGNMENT: List 10 things you have accomplished by grace (1×10=10 marks).j

LESSON FORTY (40)
TOPIC: PRETENSE

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.

OPENING PRAYER: Father, shine Your light to every darkness in our homes, deal with every act of pretense manifesting in the body of Christ.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should ask members what they gained from Lesson 38.

MEMORY VERSE: “So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to him, “I would like my sister Tamar to Come and make some special bread in my sight, so I may eat from her hand”. 2 Samuel 13:6

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Samuel 13:3-14

[3]But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.

[4]And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.

[5]And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.

[6]So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.

[7]Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon’s house, and dress him meat.

[8]So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

[9]And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.

[10]And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

[11]And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.

[12]And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

[13]And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

[14]Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Pretense is an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true, a claim to have a particular skill or quality. A lot of believers are not feigning, making people believe that they are not bringing confusion to the body of Christ. In our bible passage 2 Sam.13: 3 – 14, we discovered that Ammon pretended to be sick in order to have canal knowledge of Tamar, his half-sister, making his father King David believe he was sick whereas he was not. Beware of Ammon loitering around your territory!

LESSON AIM: To make members understand that every aspect of pretense incurs curse and shortens one’s life.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should have:
• Knowledge of the dangers pretense presents to the body of Christ.
• Knowledge of why pretense is forbidden and cancerous in Christian fold.

TEXT REVIEW:2 Samuel 13:3 – 14
Every believer should avoid evil company, it can lead to untimely death.
A child of God must try to deal with ungodly lust that may trigger ungodly act.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
WHY PRETENSE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST?
Pretense comes when:
1. Revival is going out and carnality is dominating the altar of God.

2. Leaders in the body of Christ are losing focus, vision for mundane things. Genesis 27:1 3.

3. Leaders crave for more gain instead of accessing who is bringing the gain. A lot of harlots and evil associates are in God’s altar because money answers all things.

4. Sinners are being celebrated without weighing the consequences while the devoted, truthful and dedicated are abandoned or rejected. Genesis 38:13-16

5. The weaklings are being positioned to dethrone the qualified.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: DANGERS OF PRETENSE

1. Pollution of God’s altar.

2. Loss of divine mandate.

3. Embracing of deceit and condoning sinful acts.

4 Loss of integrity and trust. Genesis 29:16 – 25

5. It brings misleading of saints. Luke 21:8, Mark 13:3-14

ACTIVITY: What can cause an act of pretense?

SUMMARY: Beware of Ammon loitering around your territory!

CONCLUSION: Let God and people see the real you, pretense is an ungodly acts and hell is the reward.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, lay a new foundation of true Christianity that will detest all acts of
pretense.

2. Father, rebuild all broken godly altars.

3. Father, visit Your church with new revival.

4 Father, bless the department of RCCG House fellowship and the leadership.

5. Father, please consecrate Daddy G.O. more for the fulfillment of more special and divine assignment.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: John 10:12, Pray that God will expose every hireling in RCCG.

TUESDAY: Job 1:1, be a man or woman of integrity.

WEDNESDAY: Let people see the real you and deal with as such.

THURSDAY: Let every veil of deceit be taken off the lives of the youths.

FRIDAY: Pray that God will expose every wolf in sheep clothing in our parishes and centers.

SATURDAY: The truth, genuineness and authenticity will always prevail.

SUNDAY: Pray and cast out every spirit of pretense and falsehood in your HF center.

LESSON FORTY (40)
TOPIC: PRETENSE

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: “So Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill. When the king came to see him, Amnon said to him, “I would like my sister Tamar to Come and make some special bread in my sight, so I may eat from her hand”. 2 Samuel 13:6

BIBLE TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 13:3-14

[3]But Amnon had a friend, whose name was Jonadab, the son of Shimeah David’s brother: and Jonadab was a very subtil man.

[4]And he said unto him, Why art thou, being the king’s son, lean from day to day? wilt thou not tell me? And Amnon said unto him, I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.

[5]And Jonadab said unto him, Lay thee down on thy bed, and make thyself sick: and when thy father cometh to see thee, say unto him, I pray thee, let my sister Tamar come, and give me meat, and dress the meat in my sight, that I may see it, and eat it at her hand.

[6]So Amnon lay down, and made himself sick: and when the king was come to see him, Amnon said unto the king, I pray thee, let Tamar my sister come, and make me a couple of cakes in my sight, that I may eat at her hand.

[7]Then David sent home to Tamar, saying, Go now to thy brother Amnon’s house, and dress him meat.

[8]So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was laid down. And she took flour, and kneaded it, and made cakes in his sight, and did bake the cakes.

[9]And she took a pan, and poured them out before him; but he refused to eat. And Amnon said, Have out all men from me. And they went out every man from him.

[10]And Amnon said unto Tamar, Bring the meat into the chamber, that I may eat of thine hand. And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them into the chamber to Amnon her brother.

[11]And when she had brought them unto him to eat, he took hold of her, and said unto her, Come lie with me, my sister.

[12]And she answered him, Nay, my brother, do not force me; for no such thing ought to be done in Israel: do not thou this folly.

[13]And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.

[14]Howbeit he would not hearken unto her voice: but, being stronger than she, forced her, and lay with her.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Pretense is an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true, a claim to have a particular skill or quality. A lot of believers are not feigning, making people believe that they are not bringing confusion to the body of Christ. In our bible passage 2 Sam.13: 3 – 14, we discovered that Ammon pretended to be sick in order to have canal knowledge of Tamar, his half-sister, making his father King David believe he was sick whereas he was not. Beware of Ammon loitering around your territory!

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
WHY PRETENSE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST?
Pretense comes when:
1. Revival is going out and carnality is dominating the altar of God.

2. Leaders in the body of Christ are losing focus, vision for mundane things. Genesis 27:1 3.

3. Leaders crave for more gain instead of accessing who is bringing the gain. A lot of harlots and evil associates are in God’s altar because money answers all things.

4. Sinners are being celebrated without weighing the consequences while the devoted, truthful and dedicated are abandoned or rejected. Genesis 38:13-16

5. The weaklings are being positioned to dethrone the qualified.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
DANGERS OF PRETENSE
1. Pollution of God’s altar.

2. Loss of divine mandate.

3. Embracing of deceit and condoning sinful acts.

4 Loss of integrity and trust. Genesis 29:16 – 25

5. It brings misleading of saints. Luke 21:8, Mark 13:3-14

SUMMARY: Beware of Ammon loitering around your territory!

CONCLUSION: Let God and people see the real you, pretense is an ungodly acts and hell is the reward.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, lay a new foundation of true Christianity that will detest all acts of
pretense.

2. Father, rebuild all broken godly altars.

3. Father, visit Your church with new revival.

4 Father, bless the department of RCCG House fellowship and the leadership.

5. Father, please consecrate Daddy G.O. more for the fulfillment of more special and divine assignment.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: John 10:12, Pray that God will expose every hireling in RCCG.

TUESDAY: Job 1:1, be a man or woman of integrity.

WEDNESDAY: Let people see the real you and deal with as such.

THURSDAY: Let every veil of deceit be taken off the lives of the youths.

FRIDAY: Pray that God will expose every wolf in sheep clothing in our parishes and centers.

SATURDAY: The truth, genuineness and authenticity will always prevail.

SUNDAY: Pray and cast out every spirit of pretense and falsehood in your HF center.