MEMORISE: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:2

READ: Ephesians 5:19
Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

MESSAGE
Worldly music is not inspired by God; it doesn’ ‘t reverence God and all He stands for. Interestingly, worldly songs trend easily today; this is why I always encourage my children to make everything about Christ trend. When you are tempted to listen to a worldly song, remember that as a child of God, you are not of this world, and you should not follow the trends of this world (1 John 2:15).
Beloved, the devil was once a choirmaster. The Bible described him as a beautiful being whose body was decorated with different musical instruments. Thus, he uses songs to trap his victims. Why do you think it is difficult to forget the lyrics of songs that you did not even download on your gadgets? It is not just because they have nice rhythms; it is because the devil has penetrated the music industry. Sometimes, when you hear a particular secular song just once or twice, a part of the lyrics begins to live rent-free in your mind because the devil makes sure that the songs have good beats and interesting lyrics, Don’t be deceived: any song that does not glorify God, edify you, or move you to adore God is a worldly song

REFLECTION
What songs are on your playlist?

HYMN 12 – Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty
1. Holy, holy, holy!
Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning
Our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy!
Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons,
Blessed Trinity!

2 Holy, holy, holy!
All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns
Around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim,
Falling down before Thee,
Which went and art
And evermore shalt be.

3 Holy, holy, holy!
Though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man
Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy,
There is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love,
And purity.

4 Holy, holy, holy!
Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise
Thy name, in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, Holy, Holy!
Merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons,
Blessed Trinity!

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 6:1-7:20 Acts 15:36-16:15

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

LESSON FOURTY THREE (34)
TOPIC: HONOUR AND DISHONOUR

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: “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also wood and of earth, and some to honour and some to dishonour. “2 Timothy 2:20

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20-21
[20]But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
[21]If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In the scripture according to 2 Timothy 2:20, there are vessels meant for different assignments but not all will receive advantageous rewards. What is honour? Honour means high respect, great esteem, to regard or treat with admiration, showing esteem for one deserving of respect, attention or obedience. God has made believer for honour!

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
VESSELS OF HONOUR
Vessels are containers designed for special purpose; therefore vessels of honour are usable containers for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Vessels of honour must;
i. Bear fruit of righteousness.
ii. Point unbelievers to the way of salvation.
iii. Always be spent for Kingdom advancement – II Cor. 12:15.
iv. Be godly in character and righteousness in behaviour – I Tim. 6:10.
V. Be determined and well focused, desiring to attain perfection – Prov. 22:29.
vi. Be crucified with Christ – Galatians 2:20.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
VESSELS OF DISHONOUR Characteristics of vessels of dishonour:
1. They are worthless, they are without any value.
2. They are abandoned, not cared for.
3. They are subjected to constant error and humiliation – I Sam. 13:9-13.
4. They incur God’s wrath.
5. They live in darkness.
6. Their ending is destruction.
7. They obey flesh not God’s Spirit.
8. They are self-centred, not having self-sacrificing attitude.
9. They yield to human praise.

ACTIVITY: Discuss Samuel as a vessel unto honour during his time with Eli.

SUMMARY: Keep on with your duty in God’s vineyard as a vessel unto honour, there is a great reward for releasing yourself to divine course.

CONCLUSION: God is committed to the fulfilment of His words in the life of vessels unto honour, your attitude to God’s business will determine your altitude. Wonders shall automatically follow those that are devoted as vessels in God’s hands.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You for making me a vessel unto honour in Your hand.
2. Father, please enlarge my coast with more wonderful experience with You.
3. Father, cause all doors of favour locked against us to be opened by divine order and let our adversaries be consumed by Your wrath.
4. Father, please perform more notable and outstanding miracles through Daddy G.O. and RCCG worldwide.
5. Daddy, we pray for all our Daddies in the Lord that they will remain vessels unto honour for Your good use and glory in Jesus name.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Pray for a fresh outpour upon all God’s vessels – Acts 1:8
TUESDAY: Remain obedient to God as His worthy vessel – I Samuel 15:22.
WEDNESDAY: I Thessalonians 4:4.
THURSDAY: 2 Timothy 2:21 – Examine yourself. FRIDAY: Isaiah 52:11.
SATURDAY: Matthew 25:1-13. Be wise! SUNDAY: Acts 9:15 – Are you truly His chosen vessel?

LESSON FOURTY THREE (34)
TOPIC: HONOUR AND DISHONOUR

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 do not let me lose the honour You paid for at Calvary for me in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members of the benefits of looking up to God and the dangers of looking down at distractions.

MEMORY VERSE: “But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also wood and of earth, and some to honour and some to dishonour. “2 Timothy 2:20

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20-21
[20]But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour.
[21]If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: In the scripture according to 2 Timothy 2:20, there are vessels meant for different assignments but not all will receive advantageous rewards. What is honour? Honour means high respect, great esteem, to regard or treat with admiration, showing esteem for one deserving of respect, attention or obedience. God has made believer for honour!

LESSON AIM: To ensure that members see the need to become and remain vessels unto honour.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to know
• The difference between vessels unto honour and vessels unto dishonour
• The benefits accrued to being vessels unto honour.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Timothy 2:20-21
a. In God’s house or sanctuary, there are diverse vessels with different usage.
b. God is particular about vessels of honour because they are important to Him.
c. To become vessels unto honour, you need divine purging and proper examination.
d. Vessels unto honour are meant for God’s use to fulfill divine purposes.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE
VESSELS OF HONOUR
Vessels are containers designed for special purpose; therefore vessels of honour are usable containers for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. Vessels of honour must;
i. Bear fruit of righteousness.
ii. Point unbelievers to the way of salvation.
iii. Always be spent for Kingdom advancement – II Cor. 12:15.
iv. Be godly in character and righteousness in behaviour – I Tim. 6:10.
V. Be determined and well focused, desiring to attain perfection – Prov. 22:29.
vi. Be crucified with Christ – Galatians 2:20.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO
VESSELS OF DISHONOUR Characteristics of vessels of dishonour:
1. They are worthless, they are without any value.
2. They are abandoned, not cared for.
3. They are subjected to constant error and humiliation – I Sam. 13:9-13.
4. They incur God’s wrath.
5. They live in darkness.
6. Their ending is destruction.
7. They obey flesh not God’s Spirit.
8. They are self-centred, not having self-sacrificing attitude.
9. They yield to human praise.

ACTIVITY: Discuss Samuel as a vessel unto honour during his time with Eli.

SUMMARY: Keep on with your duty in God’s vineyard as a vessel unto honour, there is a great reward for releasing yourself to divine course.

CONCLUSION: God is committed to the fulfilment of His words in the life of vessels unto honour, your attitude to God’s business will determine your altitude. Wonders shall automatically follow those that are devoted as vessels in God’s hands.

PRAYER POINTS
1. Father, thank You for making me a vessel unto honour in Your hand.
2. Father, please enlarge my coast with more wonderful experience with You.
3. Father, cause all doors of favour locked against us to be opened by divine order and let our adversaries be consumed by Your wrath.
4. Father, please perform more notable and outstanding miracles through Daddy G.O. and RCCG worldwide.
5. Daddy, we pray for all our Daddies in the Lord that they will remain vessels unto honour for Your good use and glory in Jesus name.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Pray for a fresh outpour upon all God’s vessels – Acts 1:8
TUESDAY: Remain obedient to God as His worthy vessel – I Samuel 15:22.
WEDNESDAY: I Thessalonians 4:4.
THURSDAY: 2 Timothy 2:21 – Examine yourself. FRIDAY: Isaiah 52:11.
SATURDAY: Matthew 25:1-13. Be wise! SUNDAY: Acts 9:15 – Are you truly His chosen vessel?

MEMORISE: But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. Romans 14:10

READ: Ezekiel 18:20
The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

MESSAGE
The ability to distinguish between right and wrong has been ingrained in the conscience of every fellow by God. Thus, God expects us to take responsibility for our actions (Galatians 6:5). For instance, in Genesis 3, when Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, God did not listen to Adam when he put the blame on Eve, neither did He listen to Eve when she blamed the serpent; they were both judged accordingly for their actions.
Another example is that of King David. He committed adultery and tried to hide it by committing murder, but when God sent Prophet Nathan to confront him, he owned up to his sins; he didn’t try to put the blame on anyone else. Instead, he cried to God for mercy (Psalm 51:1-2).
Beloved, being accountable and owning up to any wrongs you have committed shows that you are responsible. When you do something wrong, take responsibility for it. Even when you know that you will be punished, ask for forgiveness and never repeat the offence. Responsibility and accountability are Biblical principles set by God, and you must live by them.

KEY POINT
Taking responsibility for are a child of God. your actions shows that you are a child of God

QUIZ
Who had the shortest reign in Judah?

HYMN 15 – CONQUERORS AND OVERCOMES NOW ARE WE
1 Conquerors and overcomes now are we,
Thro’ the precious blood of Christ we’ve victory
If the Lord be for us, we can never fail,
Nothing ‘gainst His mighty pow’r can e’er prevail.

CHORUS
Conquerors are we, through the blood of Jesus,
God will give us victory, through the blood of Jesus
Thro’ the Lamb for sinners slain,
Yet who lives and reigns again,
More than conquerors are we,
More than conquerors are we.

2. In the name of Israel’s God we’ll onward press,
Overcoming sin and all unrighteousness;
Not to us, but unto Him the praise shall be,
For Salvation and for blood bought victory.

3 Unto him that overcometh shall be given,
Here to eat of hidden manna sent from heav’n,
Over yonder he the victors palm shall bear,
And a robe of white, and golden crown shall wear.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 4:18-5:27 Acts 15:1-35

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

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 JUNE 2024 MEMORISE: And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother’s keeper? Genesis 4:9

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 JUNE 2024 READ: 1 John 4:20

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 22 June 2024

Powerful Declarations For Today 22 June 2024

Open Heavens 22 June 2024

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 JUNE 2024 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 21 JUNE 2024 ACTION POINTS

Make a conscious effort to improve your relationship with your siblings.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 JUNE 2024 HYMN 2 –

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 22 JUNE 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
2 Kings 3:1-4:17 Acts 14:8-28

LESSON: FORTY THREE (43)
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING PURPOSE

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: ‭‭Philippians 3:12-14 NKJV‬‬
[12] Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. [13] Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, [14] I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

MEMORY VERSE: “Pilate therefore said to Him, “Are You a king then?” Jesus answered, “You say rightly that I am a king. For this cause I was born, and for this cause I have come into the world, that I should bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice.” John 18:37 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: God does not waste resources. Hence, everything He created is for a purpose. The sun gives light and never ceases to shine (Psalm 136:7-9), the cloud gives rain in due season and trees provide food and shade accordingly (Leviticus 26:4). Other animals play their parts without hesitation. Amazingly, man struggles to understand and fulfil his purpose for living. The discovery, as well as fulfilment of divine purpose, is the focus of today’s lesson.

OUTLINES:
1..DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
2. LIVE TO FULFIL IT

1. DISCOVER YOUR PURPOSE IN LIFE
Like Apostle Paul, once you become a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), you must begin to crave for the understanding of your purpose for living on earth (Philippians 3:12). That purpose has been predetermined by God before you were born (Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 1:15). It is your duty to discover and fulfil it.
Here are some practical pointers to your purpose for living:
1. Potential. You need to identify your in-built ability, your talents, and God-given gifts (Ephesians 4:7). Find out the things you do with less stress e.g., singing, drawing, talking to a crowd, helping others, etc. The knowledge or skills you acquire in life should be to shape and sharpen your potential (Acts 7:22).
2. Passion. What are those things you exceptionally have flare or zeal for, and do often? Build your vocation or career on such things. The things that get you excited, give you joy and satisfaction can lead you to the fulfilment of your purpose in life (Psalm 69:9; Colossians 4:12-13)
3. Prayer. After you have identified your potential and the things you are passionate about, you need to pray for divine guidance, so that the world and the enemy will not hijack your purpose in life (Acts 9:1-2).

2. LIVE TO FULFIL IT
These seven things will help every child of God fulfil his/her purpose in life.
1. Ask God to reveal His plan for your life to you (Jeremiah 1:4-5). Then, draw a vision and mission statement (Proverbs 29:18; Habakkuk 2:2).
2. Set achievable goals and pursue them (Acts 20:24). Take a step at a time and do not be mediocre (Psalm 37:23)
3. Identify and relate with people of like passion: learn from their mistakes and build on their success (2 Kings 2:1-2, 14).
4. Submit yourself for mentoring and counselling: do not claim to know it all (Acts 18:24-26; Prov. 11:14).
5. Live as if you have just one more day on earth: do not procrastinate (Luke 9:61).
6. Focus your attention on God (Hebrews 12:2). Make sure all that you do is to His pleasing (Colossians 1:10).
7. Always return all the glory to God: do not ascribe anything to yourself (Isaiah 42:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:.Student should share with the class the practical things they are doing to fulfil purpose.

CONCLUSION: So many people live and die without leaving any positive mark. Be different. You are not a nonentity.

QUESTIONS
* Discuss the practical pointers to the discovery of one’s purpose in life.
* Mention the paths to the fulfilment of purpose in life.

FURTHER READING: SUN: Mal. 2:2. MON: 2Cor. 5:15. TUES: Jer.1:5. WED: Eph.4:7. THURS: Acts 9:1. FRI: Acts 20:24. SAT: Prov. 11:14.

ASSIGNMENT: Write five (5) people in the Bible who gave up their profession to fulfil their destiny with scriptural reference each. (2×5=10 marks).