DAY 6: SATURDAY JULY 6TH 2024

TOPIC: SEXUAL IMMORALITY

INTRODUCTION: Sexual immorality is any activity involving sex that does not conform to sexual purity. There is an abuse in the world today as most people have change the natural use into what is shameful.

BIBLE TEXT(S): 1 CORINTHIANS 6:18; ROMANS 1:26-28

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father please have mercy on the world for abusive sexual activities from the pit of hell in our generation in Jesus name. – Lamentations 3:22-23

2. Father by Your mercy deliver this generation from evil targets to steal and rob heirs of salvation and their crown of glory in Heaven in Jesus name. – Romans 9:15-16

3. Father bring down the power behind the spirit of sexual immorality from their throne to sit in the dust in Jesus name. – Isaiah 47:1

4. Father thank You for delivering me from the sin of sexual immorality in Jesus name. – 1John 3:9

5. Father, please help all Your children, to overcome sexual immoralities by their faith in You and receive grace to make it to heaven in Jesus name. – 1 John 5:4-5

6. Father, set free all unwilling captives under the sin of sexual immorality in Jesus name. – Luke 4:18-19

7. Father by the blood of Jesus, I release everyone in the prison of the spirit of sexual immorality in Jesus name. – Revelation 12:11

8. Father confuse the language and tongue of all those practising sexual immorality in our society in Jesus name. – Genesis 11:7

9. Father arrest all who are promoting sexual immorality and struggling to legalize it as a moral right in Jesus name. – Isaiah 7:7

10. Father let all the organisation funding illicit sexual immorality go into bankruptcy in Jesus name. – Ps 127:1

11. Father I declare over my life and family, that sexual immorality will not be named among us in Jesus name. – Ephesians 5:3

12. Father we send the light of Your word into the nations for the restoration of the lost house of Israel in Jesus name. Genesis 1:3

13. Father break the yoke and spell of sexual immorality flowing in our nations, by the sword of the Lord in Jesus name. – Isaiah 10:27

14. Father I command every organization or individual turning sexual immorality into money making business to go into extinction in Jesus name. – Hebrews 12:1

15. Father our vision is to make it to heaven, we come against every forces using sexual immorality to frustrate this mission in Jesus name.

*DAY FIVE: FRIDAY JULY 5TH 2024*
*TOPIC : PRAYER FOR THE CONVENTION*

*BIBLE TEXT(S) LUKE 5:17, Prov. 4:12, PROVERBS 3:23, PSALM 24:1-2*

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Thank God for answering our prayers over past annual Conventions. Psa. 127:1-3

2. Father we thank you for the success and the glory revealed in the past annual conventions.

3. We thank you Lord for the anointing released upon Daddy GO and all other officiating ministers.

4. Father we thank you for the unprecedented number of souls won during the past annual conventions.

5. Let us thank God for all the unusual miracles He has done in the past and that which He is going to do this time around Deut. 11:3; Jn.6:2

6. Let us pray for the 2024 annual convention:
a. That God will take all the glory.
b. That God will do more than we can think or ask.
c. Pray for all ministers that God will use during the convention, (the ushers, the choir, the warriors, the preachers, the drivers, doctors and nurses, those in the kitchen, security, engineering, electronics and electrical, etc.)
d. Pray that God will provide for all we need for the success of the convention.
e. Pray for journey mercy for all that will attend.
f. Pray that all kidnappers and ritual killers will be off the road.
g. Pray for an accident-free journey for all.
h. Pray that there will not be trouble in Nigeria and all over the world.

7. Pray that all our parishes will grow mightily even before the convention, our attendance will double in Jesus name.

8. Pray for all our leaders in the church and the nations in Jesus name.

9. Pray that God will lay his hands upon all those constructing the Lagos- Ibadan High way; for speed to be completed before the convention.

10. Pray for forgiveness of all our sins that may hinder the move of God this year convention in Jesus name Psalm 79:9

11. Pray for provisions and divine supply of all needs for the annual conventions in abundance in Jesus name Phil 4:19

12. Let us ask God to deliver as many souls as possible this year to make it to heaven with us in Jesus name .Isa.49:24-26.

13. Let us pray for the full restoration of His people in this year’s annual conventions in Jesus name Ps.126:1-6.

14. Father, please let your presence be mighty awesome in this year convention in Jesus name.

15. Father, by your grace let the souls won to heaven in this convention be the greatest in the history of mankind in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 5 JULY 2024 MEMORISE: Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things., Philippians 4:8

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 5 JULY 2024 READ: 2 Peter 1:5-8

5. And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
6. And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
7. And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
8. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 5 JULY 2024 MESSAGE

Virtue is moral excellence. A virtue is a trait or quality that is deemed to be morally good.

In other words, it is a behaviour that is accepted as being morally right. The opposite of virtue is vice.

Beloved, as a child of God, you are expected to be morally upright. Your thoughts and actions should be pure and harmless.

Ephesians 4:2 says: With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Do you know that it is easy to have a good virtue?

Once you have the Holy Spirit within you, yield to Him daily to bear His fruit: love, joy, peace, temperance, long-suffering, et cetera, and you will have good morals.

You should be an example to other children in character. If you have virtues, you will be a positive influence on your friends.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 5 JULY 2024 ACTION POINT:

List the virtues that you think you exhibit.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 5 JULY 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:17 Acts 23:11-35

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 5 JULY 2024 HYMN 51:

BREATHE ON ME, BREATH OF GOD

1. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
Fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love,
And do what Thou wouldst do.

2. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
Until my heart is pure,
Until with Thee I will one will,
To do and to endure.

3. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
Till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me
Glows with Thy fire divine.

4. Breathe on me, Breath of God;
So shall I never die,
But live with Thee the perfect life
Of Thine eternity.

BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE & PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

LESSON: FORTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: EVANGELISM ON-THE-GO

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 10:13-15.
[13] For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
[14] How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? [15] And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

MEMORY VERSE: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:2.

INTRODUCTION: One business that every believer has been called to do is Evangelism (or witnessing (2 Corinthians 5:17-18). It is the act of preaching the gospel to share the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. In simple terms, evangelism on the go is to be busy, active, and innovative with the preaching of the gospel of Jesus. Different channels must be employed to reach the lost with the gospel of salvation. The preaching of the gospel is a serious business assigned to us by the Master. It must be consciously, consistently, and conscientiously done by all believers.

OUTLINES:
1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
2. OUR BUSINESS TOO

1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
The preaching of the gospel to the lost is so important that Jesus said He was specifically anointed by His Father for it (Luke 4:18). He also reiterated this point in Luke 4:43 when he said preaching the kingdom of God is a must for Him because that was why He was sent. God is so particular about the lost that Jesus said it is not His will that they perish (Matthew 18:14). Jesus also said He came to the world to save the lost (Matthew 18:11). Jesus, in the parable of the lost sheep, depicts the importance of a soul when the shepherd left 99 sheep to go after one lost sheep – soul (Matthew 18:12).
Speaking of how he must preach the gospel, Apostle Paul placed a curse on himself, if he failed to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16). He also boldly declared that he was sent to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:17a). The value of a soul is so much that there is rejoicing in Heaven when one soul repents (Luke 15:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Every soul is precious to God. Explain.

2. OUR BUSINESS TOO
Preaching the gospel to the lost is a serious occupation Jesus handed to His followers when He gave the command to go in Mark 16:15. This kingdom business must be done with zeal and divine wisdom (John 4:34; Ecclesiastes 10:10). It is an all-time trade (Luke 9:60). There is no room for giving up in this occupation of witnessing Jesus (Acts 5:42).
As a good businessman, you must be strategic, creative and seize every opportunity to talk to people about Jesus (Acts 26:27-29; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23). This business must be done sacrificially. It may not be convenient at times, but you must still go ahead and witness Jesus (2 Timothy 4:2). As a business is driven by focus, the goal of evangelism is to make Jesus known, and win souls for Him (1 Corinthians 2:2; Romans 1:14-15). Business owners attract people to themselves; so must you live in such a way that everything you do preaches Jesus to others; live evangelism (Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 11:1). This business must flourish in your hand as you continue to witness Christ to lost souls (Acts 8:5-6; Daniel 12:3).
A successful business goes beyond a generation. In the same vein, the witness of Christ must go to the next generation (2 Timothy 1:5; 2:2). The God factor is key for a successful business, therefore, intensive prayer is needed for evangelism. The trademark of this business is Jesus; who is the sole message (Colossians 1:27-28). Time is of the essence in business, do not delay to preach Jesus to the lost (John 4:35).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should the following elements/tools be considered very necessary in preaching the gospel?
a. Prayer.
b. Jesus Christ.
c. Time (urgency).

CONCLUSION: Evangelism is a serious kingdom business. Be actively involved.

QUESTIONS
* Mention four ways evangelism is the Father’s business.
* In three ways, relate conventional business with the business of evangelising.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five factors that can make evangelism effective (2×5=10 marks).

LESSON: FORTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: EVANGELISM ON-THE-GO

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 10:13-15 (NKJV)
[13] For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
[14] How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? [15] And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

MEMORY VERSE: “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: One business that every believer has been called to do is Evangelism (or witnessing (2 Corinthians 5:17-18). It is the act of preaching the gospel to share the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. In simple terms, evangelism on the go is to be busy, active, and innovative with the preaching of the gospel of Jesus. Different channels must be employed to reach the lost with the gospel of salvation. The preaching of the gospel is a serious business assigned to us by the Master. It must be consciously, consistently, and conscientiously done by all believers.

LESSON AIM: Almighty God, help me to be relevant in winning souls to Your kingdom.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
Through this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand that evangelism is the Father’s business. b. Understand that evangelism is also our business too.

TEXT REVIEW: Romans 10:13-15.
The teacher should identify five crucial points related to evangelism from the above Bible passage.
i. ……………………………………………………..
ii. ………………………………………………………
iii. ………….…………………………………………
iv. ……….. …………………………………………
v. ………………………………………………………

OUTLINES:
1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
2. OUR BUSINESS TOO

1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
i. The preaching of the gospel to the lost is so important that Jesus said He was specifically anointed by His Father for it (Luke 4:18).
ii. He also reiterated this point in Luke 4:43 when he said preaching the kingdom of God is a must for Him because that was why He was sent.
iii. God is so particular about the lost that Jesus said it is not His will that they perish (Matthew 18:14).
iv. Jesus also said He came to the world to save the lost (Matthew 18:11).
v. Jesus, in the parable of the lost sheep, depicts the importance of a soul when the shepherd left 99 sheep to go after one lost sheep – soul (Matthew 18:12).
vi. Speaking of how he must preach the gospel, Apostle Paul placed a curse on himself, if he failed to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16).
vii. He also boldly declared that he was sent to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:17a).
viii. The value of a soul is so much that there is rejoicing in Heaven when one soul repents (Luke 15:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Every soul is precious to God. Explain.

2. OUR BUSINESS TOO
The teacher should explain the significance of evangelism assignment to believers as indicated below:

IMPORTANCE
i. Preaching the gospel to the lost is a serious occupation Jesus handed to His followers when He gave the command to go in Mark 16:15.
ii. This kingdom business must be done with zeal and divine wisdom (John 4:34; Ecclesiastes 10:10).
iii. It is an all-time trade (Luke 9:60). There is no room for giving up in this occupation of witnessing Jesus (Acts 5:42).

STRATEGY
i. As a good businessman, you must be strategic, creative and seize every opportunity to talk to people about Jesus (Acts 26:27-29; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23).
ii. This business must be done sacrificially. It may not be convenient at times, but you must still go ahead and witness Jesus (2 Timothy 4:2).
iii. As a business is driven by focus, the goal of evangelism is to make Jesus known, and win souls for Him (1 Corinthians 2:2; Romans 1:14-15).
iv. Business owners attract people to themselves; so must you live in such a way that everything you do preaches Jesus to others; live evangelism (Galatians 2:20; 1Corinthians 11:1).
v. This business must flourish in your hand as you continue to witness Christ to lost souls (Acts 8:5-6; Daniel 12:3).
vi. A successful business goes beyond a generation. In the same vein, the witness of Christ must go to the next generation (2 Timothy 1:5; 2:2).
vii. The God factor is key for a successful business; therefore, intensive prayer is needed for evangelism.

FOCUS
The trademark of this business is Jesus; who is the sole message (Colossians 1:27-28).

URGENCY
Time is of the essence in business, do not delay to preach Jesus to the lost (John 4:35).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should the following elements/tools be considered very necessary in preaching the gospel?
a. Prayer.
b. Jesus Christ.

CONCLUSION: Evangelism is a serious kingdom business. Be actively involved.

EVALUATION: How important is the preaching of the gospel to God and believers?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please help your children to be fully involved in the preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) factors that can make evangelism effective (2×5=10 marks).

LESSON FOURTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL PROBLEMS

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, please bring permanent end to every problem evolving in my life in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should uplift members’ faith by reassuring them that they are not alone. God is with them in all situations of life.

MEMORY VERSE: “But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul and an evil spirit from the Lord. “1 Samuel 16:14

BIBLE TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:14-18
[14]But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him.
[15]And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee.
[16]Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.
[17]And Saul said unto his servants, Provide me now a man that can play well, and bring him to me.
[18]Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Spiritual problem can be defined as difficulty that involves relationship with our spiritual life that has to be resolved or dealt with. A lot of believers are going through spiritual problems which have handicapped their walk with God. The ability to deal with this will prompt divine reinstatement of their divine right. In Luke 15:17-24, the prodigal son saw the need to mend his relationship with his father and through this, he was restored.

LESSON AIM: To enable members understand that God has solution to every spiritual problem as well as capacity to deal with such.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
– Have faith that God is able to deal with any spiritual problem.
– Know that all power belongs to God.

TEXT REVIEW: I Samuel 16:14-18
a. Whenever there is a vacuum in the spiritual state, devil will occupy it.
b. Evil spirit is designed to trouble anyone who rejects divine relationship.
c. Musical instruments, being played by godly vessels, drive away evil spirit and his companions.
d. Children of God should never allow devil to disrupt their relationship with their God.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
CAUSES OF SPIRITUAL PROBLEM
Spiritual problem refers to conflict over spiritual matter with God, within oneself and with other people. Such as;
i Focusing on past failures – Philippians 3:13-14.
ii. Too much of trials and setbacks.
iii. Negative thoughts and sense of unhappiness.
iv. Loss of faith in prayers.
v. Ceaseless disappointment-Proverbs 13:12.
vi. Depreciation in divine relationship. vii. Fellowshipping with the unfruitful works of darkness – Eph. 5:11.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
WAY OUT OF SPIRITUAL PROBLEM
1. Return to Jesus – Matthew 11:28.
2. Discard all distractions to your relationship with God.
3. Be prayerful-Luke 18:1; Mark 9:29.
4. Be committed to divine task-John 9:4,
5. Kill all worldly affections – Galatians 5:24; Colossians 3:5.
6. Set your mind on heavenly things – Colossians 3:2.
7. Despise not the fellowship with the saints-Acts 2:42; 1 John 1:3.

ACTIVITY: What caused the spiritual problem of King Saul in the Bible that led to an evil spirit possessing him?

SUMMARY: Spiritual problems should be tackled spiritually.

CONCLUSION: “… For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil”-1 John 3:8b.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You for victory You have given us over every spiritual battles.
2. Decree and declare that you are above principalities and powers.
3. Oh Lord, I reject any activity of the flesh that can destroy my relationship with You.
4. Father, please give RCCG victory on all side in Jesus name.
5. Every satanic arrow fired against us back fire in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: What is the difference in the handling of spiritual problem between King Saul and King David?

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Ephesians 6:10-18.
TUESDAY: Acts 19:13-17 – Make sure you are on Jesus’ side before using His name in spiritual warfare.
WEDNESDAY: II Corinthians 10:4.
THURSDAY: Ephesians 1:19-23.
FRIDAY: Matthew 18:18.
SATURDAY: Jeremiah 1:10.
SUNDAY: Matthew 15:13.

LESSON: FORTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: EVANGELISM ON-THE-GO

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty God, please help me to be relevant in winning souls to Your kingdom.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 10:13-15.
[13] For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
[14] How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? [15] And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

MEMORY VERSE: Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. 2 Timothy 4:2.

INTRODUCTION: One business that every believer has been called to do is Evangelism (or witnessing (2Corinthians 5:17-18). It is the act of preaching the gospel to share the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. In simple terms, evangelism on the go is to be busy, active, and innovative with the preaching of the gospel of Jesus. Different channels must be employed to reach the lost with the gospel of salvation. The preaching of the gospel is a serious business assigned to us by the Master. It must be consciously, consistently, and conscientiously done by all believers.

LESSON AIM: To study the significance of evangelism.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand that evangelism is the father’s business.
b. Understand that evangelism is also our business too.

TEACHING PLAN:
To attain the above-stated objectives:
A. Students should:
a. Take the opening prayer together.
b. Recite the memory verse.
c. Participate in the class activities.
d. Do the assignment.
e. Take the closing prayer together.

B. The Assistant Teacher should:
a. Review the previous week’s lesson.
b. Take the opening session of the lesson.
c. Conduct the class.
d. Mark the attendance and assignment.
e. Supervise the class activities for the lesson.

C. The teacher should:
a. Explain the two class activities.
b. Summarize, conclude, and evaluate the lesson.
c. Give an assignment and guide the students to take the closing prayer.

TEXT REVIEW: Romans 10:13-15.
The teacher should identify five crucial points related to evangelism from the above Bible passage.
i. ………………………………………………………
ii. ………………………………………………………
iii. ……….……………………………………………
iv. …………………………………………………….
v. ………………………………………………………

OUTLINES:
1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
2. OUR BUSINESS TOO

1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
i. The preaching of the gospel to the lost is so important that Jesus said He was specifically anointed by His Father for it (Luke 4:18).
ii. He also reiterated this point in Luke 4:43 when he said preaching the kingdom of God is a must for Him because that was why He was sent.
iii. God is so particular about the lost that Jesus said it is not His will that they perish (Matthew 18:14).
iv. Jesus also said He came to the world to save the lost (Matthew 18:11).
v. Jesus, in the parable of the lost sheep, depicts the importance of a soul when the shepherd left 99 sheep to go after one lost sheep – soul (Matthew 18:12).
vi. Speaking of how he must preach the gospel, Apostle Paul placed a curse on himself, if he failed to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16).
vii. He also boldly declared that he was sent to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:17a).
viii. The value of a soul is so much that there is rejoicing in Heaven when one soul repents (Luke 15:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Every soul is precious to God. Explain.

2. OUR BUSINESS TOO
The teacher should explain the significance of evangelism assignment to believers as indicated below:

IMPORTANCE
i. Preaching the gospel to the lost is a serious occupation Jesus handed to His followers when He gave the command to go in Mark 16:15.
ii. This kingdom business must be done with zeal and divine wisdom (John 4:34; Ecclesiastes 10:10).
iii. It is an all-time trade (Luke 9:60). There is no room for giving up in this occupation of witnessing Jesus (Acts 5:42).

STRATEGY
iv. As a good businessman, you must be strategic, creative and seize every opportunity to talk to people about Jesus (Acts 26:27-29; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23).
v. This business must be done sacrificially. It may not be convenient at times, but you must still go ahead and witness Jesus (2 Timothy 4:2).
vi. As a business is driven by focus, the goal of evangelism is to make Jesus known, and win souls for Him (1 Corinthians 2:2; Romans 1:14-15).
vii. Business owners attract people to themselves; so must you live in such a way that everything you do preaches Jesus to others; live evangelism (Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 11:1).
viii. This business must flourish in your hand as you continue to witness Christ to lost souls (Acts 8:5-6; Daniel 12:3).
ix. A successful business goes beyond a generation. In the same vein, the witness of Christ must go to the next generation (2 Timothy 1:5; 2:2).
x. The God factor is key for a successful business; therefore, intensive prayer is needed for evangelism.

FOCUS
xi. The trademark of this business is Jesus; who is the sole message (Colossians 1:27-28).

URGENCY
xii. Time is of the essence in business, do not delay to preach Jesus to the lost (John 4:35).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should the following elements/tools be considered very necessary in preaching the gospel?
a. Prayer.
b. Jesus Christ.
c. Time (urgency).

CONCLUSION: Evangelism is a serious kingdom business. Be actively involved.

QUESTIONS
* Mention four ways evangelism is the Father’s business.
* In three ways, relate conventional business with the business of evangelising.

EVALUATION:.How important is the preaching of the gospel to God and believers?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please help Your children to be fully involved in the preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five factors that can make evangelism effective (2×5=10 marks).

LESSON: FORTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: EVANGELISM ON-THE-GO

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

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

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

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

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

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

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 10:13-15 (NKJV)
[13] For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
[14] How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? [15] And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

MEMORY VERSE: “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” 2 Timothy 4:2 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: One business that every believer has been called to do is Evangelism (or witnessing (2 Corinthians 5:17-18). It is the act of preaching the gospel to share the message and teachings of Jesus Christ. In simple terms, evangelism on the go is to be busy, active, and innovative with the preaching of the gospel of Jesus. Different channels must be employed to reach the lost with the gospel of salvation. The preaching of the gospel is a serious business assigned to us by the Master. It must be consciously, consistently, and conscientiously done by all believers.

OUTLINES:
1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
2. OUR BUSINESS TOO

1. THE FATHER’S BUSINESS
The preaching of the gospel to the lost is so important that Jesus said He was specifically anointed by His Father for it (Luke 4:18). He also reiterated this point in Luke 4:43 when he said preaching the kingdom of God is a must for Him because that was why He was sent. God is so particular about the lost that Jesus said it is not His will that they perish (Matthew 18:14). Jesus also said He came to the world to save the lost (Matthew 18:11). Jesus, in the parable of the lost sheep, depicts the importance of a soul when the shepherd left 99 sheep to go after one lost sheep – soul (Matthew 18:12).
Speaking of how he must preach the gospel, Apostle Paul placed a curse on himself, if he failed to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 9:16). He also boldly declared that he was sent to preach the gospel (1 Corinthians 1:17a). The value of a soul is so much that there is rejoicing in Heaven when one soul repents (Luke 15:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Every soul is precious to God. Explain.

2. OUR BUSINESS TOO
Preaching the gospel to the lost is a serious occupation Jesus handed to His followers when He gave the command to go in Mark 16:15. This kingdom business must be done with zeal and divine wisdom (John 4:34; Ecclesiastes 10:10). It is an all-time trade (Luke 9:60). There is no room for giving up in this occupation of witnessing Jesus (Acts 5:42).
As a good businessman, you must be strategic, creative and seize every opportunity to talk to people about Jesus (Acts 26:27-29; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23). This business must be done sacrificially. It may not be convenient at times, but you must still go ahead and witness Jesus (2 Timothy 4:2). As a business is driven by focus, the goal of evangelism is to make Jesus known, and win souls for Him (1 Corinthians 2:2; Romans 1:14-15). Business owners attract people to themselves; so must you live in such a way that everything you do preaches Jesus to others; live evangelism (Galatians 2:20; 1 Corinthians 11:1). This business must flourish in your hand as you continue to witness Christ to lost souls (Acts 8:5-6; Daniel 12:3).
A successful business goes beyond a generation. In the same vein, the witness of Christ must go to the next generation (2 Timothy 1:5; 2:2). The God factor is key for a successful business; therefore, intensive prayer is needed for evangelism. The trademark of this business is Jesus; who is the sole message (Colossians 1:27-28). Time is of the essence in business, do not delay to preach Jesus to the lost (John 4:35).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Why should the following elements/tools be considered very necessary in preaching the gospel? a. Prayer. b. Jesus Christ.

CONCLUSION: Evangelism is a serious kingdom business. Be actively involved.

QUESTIONS
* Mention four ways evangelism is the Father’s business.
* In three ways, relate conventional business with the business of evangelising.

FURTHER READING: SUN: Jonah 3:2. MON: Matt.4:17. TUE: Matt.10:7. WED: Lk.4:18. THUR: Acts 10:42. FRI: Rom.10:8. SAT:2 Tim.4:2.

ASSIGNMENT: Identify five (5) factors that can make evangelism effective (2×5=10 marks).

DAY 4 : THURSDAY JULY 4TH 2024

TOPIC: HEAVEN

BIBLE TEXT(S): Rev21:1-3

INTRODUCTION Heaven is the throne of God. The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech, night after night they reveal knowledge. Psa 19:1-2.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father; thank You for the grace your grace that qualified me to be saved in Jesus name.
Eph 2:8.

2. Father, thank you for the hope of heaven and the joy we will have when we get there in Jesus name. Col1:27.

3. Father, have mercy and forgive all our sins and every form of unrighteousness in Jesus name. Psa 103:3.

4. Father, give us greater grace to constantly seek your kingdom and thirst after righteousness in Jesus name. Mat6:33.

5. Father, in your supernatural way, help us to overcome the world and the things therein in Jesus name. 1Joh5:4.

6. Father, by your grace, we will not miss the place prepared for us in your kingdom in Jesus name. Joh14:3

7. Father, during this year’s convention, open our understandings to teachings that guarantee eternal life in Jesus name: 2Tim3:16

8. Father, during this year’s convention, let your grace that brings salvation appear to all that will come physically and those that will connect online. Tit 2:11.

9. Father, during this convention and beyond, let your word of salvation prick the heart of all that will connect in Jesus name. Act 2:37

10. Father, let I and my family be counted among those that find the narrow path in Jesus name. Mat7:14.

11. Father, our vision is to make heaven, please empower us in all ways to fulfil this vision.

12. Father, our vision is to take as many as possible to haven with us, please empower us to do this in all our parishes in Jesus name.

13. Father, give us the grace to always set my heart on things above in Jesus name. Col3:1.

14. Father, by your grace, I will not lose my place at the feast in your kingdom in Jesus name Luk 13:29.

15. Father, help us to experience the eternal joy, when God will wipe away every tear in His kingdom in Jesus name. Rev 7:1

BY PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE & PASTOR (MRS) FOLU ADEBOYE

MEMORISE: From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 4:17

READ: 1 Kings 16:8-14

[8]In the twenty and sixth year of Asa king of Judah began Elah the son of Baasha to reign over Israel in Tirzah, two years.

[9]And his servant Zimri, captain of half his chariots, conspired against him, as he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza steward of his house in Tirzah.

[10]And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.

[11]And it came to pass, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, that he slew all the house of Baasha: he left him not one that pisseth against a wall, neither of his kinsfolks, nor of his friends.

[12]Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet,

[13]For all the sins of Baasha, and the sins of Elah his son, by which they sinned, and by which they made Israel to sin, in provoking the LORD God of Israel to anger with their vanities.

[14]Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

MESSAGE

Elah succeeded his father, Baasha, as king for only two years before he was assassinated by the captain of his chariots.

Prior to his enthronement, God had already sent word through a prophet that He would destroy his father’s lineage for the sin of leading the people into idolatry.

God’s judgment was: “Behold, I will take away the posterity of Baasha, and the posterity of his house: and will make thy house like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat. Him that dieth of Baasha in the city shall the dogs eat; and him that dieth of his in the fields shall the fowls of the air”. 1 Kings 16:3-4

Is the Holy Spirit convicting you of a sin that you committed in the past? Have you been warned ahead of a sin that you’re planning to commit?

My dear child, nothing is worth your salvation: therefore, do the right thing from today.

Remember, we will all stand before God to receive reward or condemnation for everything we do while on earth.

REFLECTION:

On judgment day, will you be condemned, or will you receive a reward?

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 23:31-25:30 Acts 22:17-23:10

HYMN 58 – MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS
1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus Christ, my righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

CHORUS
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness veils His lovely face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

3. His oath, His covenant, His blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
In Him, my righteousness, alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.