OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. James 4:6

OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING 1 PETER 5:6

⁶ Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

From our memory verse for today, we see that God resists the proud. In other words, God opposes the proud. If the Almighty God is your opponent, how will you ever win? The major problem of proud people is that they don’t even know that they are proud. They call it other beautiful names like self-respect, self-confidence, or they say, “I am just honouring my position”.

Saul was asking Samuel to honour his position in (1 Samuel 15:30) when he lost his throne. David on the other hand danced like a commoner even as king and was mocked by his own wife. He told her, “I am dancing for the One who made me king in the place of your father” (2 Samuel 6:16-21).

During praise and worship, you will know who is proud and who is not. Look at children; because they aren’t seeking to protect any position or anything like that, they just praise God, dancing the best way they can.

During a service we held in one of the Universities in Nigeria, the Vice Chancellor danced even more than the students. God looked down from heaven and saw that, so when some weeks later the enemy rose up to remove him, the Lord of hosts fought on his behalf and gave him victory. When you humble yourself, God fights your battles for you.

After one of the biggest programmes we ever held – tagged Lekki ’98, I got back to the Camp and that night during my prayer walk, between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m., I suddenly heard God say, “Son, bend down and draw the figure of a man in the sand”. I drew the figure and then He said, “Stand up and wipe out what you have drawn with your foot”. I did that, and then He said, “Son, if you ever forget who is in charge, I will wipe you out and nobody will ever remember you came into the world”.

It does not matter how high God has taken you, He can bring you down with the snap of His fingers. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall”. You would be wise to become more humble as you rise, because the higher you go, the greater the fall if you become proud.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, please grant unto me the grace and wisdom to humble myself before You from now, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2023 HYMN

IN CHRIST ALONE

1 In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My comforter, my all in all
Here in the love of Christ I stand

2 In Christ alone who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

3 There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

4 No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand

OPEN HEAVEN 12 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 8-9

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 1:20-21

[20]According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.

[21]For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

As a child of God, you shouldn’t be ashamed of Jesus Christ. You are to flaunt Him every time and everywhere. Imagine your parents just got you the latest gadget, you would flaunt it amongst your friends. The tag ‘Christian’ should be something to be proud of and not one to make you ashamed.

Nothing should stop you from showcasing God. You can represent God in your lifestyle without even talking. Boldness to face anyone and say that you are for Christ is a Confirmation that you have conquered any form of shame with respect to your faith in Christ. Fear brings shame, and as a child of God, you are not to be ashamed in any way.

Beloved, do people intimidate or make you feel less because you declared your faith in Jesus Christ? Turn deaf ears to them from now and let everyone who cares to know be informed that you are a child of God, and you are not ashamed about it.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 APRIL 2023 KEY POINT

Be intentional about representing Christ an all that He stands for.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 APRIL 2023 HYMN

HYMN 4 – ON A HILL FAR AWAY

1. On a hill far away
Stood an old rugged cross,
The emblem of suffering and shame;
And I love that old cross
Where the dearest and best
For a world of lost sinners was slain.

CHORUS
So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross
Till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross;
And exchange it someday for a crown.

2. Oh, that old rugged cross
So despised by the world,
Has a wondrous attraction for me;
For the dear Lamb of God
Left His glory above,
To bear it to dark Calvary.

3. In the old rugged cross,
Stained with blood so divine,
A wondrous beauty I see;
For ’twas on that old cross
Je-sus suffered and died,
To par -don and sanc-ti-fy me.

4. To the old rugged cross
I will ever be true,
Its shame and reproach gladly bear;
Then He’ll call me some day
To my home far away,
Where His glory for-ever share.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 10 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 3-5

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. Matthew 28:6

OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 28:1-7

1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.

2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.

3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:

4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.

5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.

6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

Between every two days in a man’s life, there is always a night. Even Jesus Christ experienced His own share of days and nights. Jesus’ first day came when He was born. Luke 2:8-14 says even the heavenly mass choir paid a visit to the world to sing at His birth. Everyone, including the king knew that a special child had been born. As Jesus grew up, He enjoyed tremendous support from God and performed several great miracles. His first day lasted for thirty three and a half years.

After Jesus’ first day came the night when He was crucified (Matthew 27). There was darkness at noon as the sun refused to shine that day (Mark 15:33). He was lonely as all his friends had forsaken him. His very close friend even denied Him (Matthew 26:69-74). There was also sorrow and fear amongst His disciples (John 20:19). Thank God the night lasted for just three days. If you are in a period of night now, that night will end today in Jesus’ name.

Matthew 28:1-7 marked the beginning of Jesus’ second day. Several things happened to herald the new day. First was a great earthquake to signify to the whole world that a new day had come. Then an angel came down, rolled away the stone to His tomb and sat on it. He sat on it to say, this time around, we have permanent victory. From today onward, every door that God opens to you will never be shut again in Jesus’ name.

Matthew 28:4 says the keepers became paralyzed by fear, they were so frightened, they fell down as dead. That is good news for you because now that you are in the season of your Saviour’s day, when your enemies see you coming, it’s either they run or they faint. Jesus’ day is one that will last forever. Soon, He will come to take His children so we can reign with Him in glory.

If you are amongst His children, congratulations, but if you are still committing sin, then you are crucifying Jesus Christ afresh (Hebrews 6:6) so you will be treated like one of those who crucified Him. If you are wise, you will give your life to Him now and stay away from sin forever.

OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2023 REFLECTION

Jesus’ resurrection means good news to His friends and bad news to sinners. Which category are you?

OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2023 HYMN

HYMN 1 – BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE

1. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made Him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.

CHORUS
Rejoice! Rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and Rejoice!
Rejoice! Rejoice!.
Be glad in the Lord and Rejoice!

2. Be joyful for He is the Lord,
On earth and in heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His words;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.

3. What tho’ in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.

4. Thơ’ darkness Surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’er cast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay.
But trust till the danger is past.

5. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song:
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!

OPEN HEAVEN 10 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 3-5

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Happy Easter Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

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 9 April 2023

✅ Prayer Points For Open Heavens 9 April 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am free by reason of the resurrection of my Lord. I am saved, sanctified, free and redeemed. This is my season of glory outburst. My sun will not set again, My moon will wane no more because the Lord will be my everlasting light. My days of sorrow are over in Jesus name. All my chains are broken in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I continually walk and remain in my position as a child of God. Sin and Satan will not take me away in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that as Christ resurrected, every dead potential and power within me jerks back to life and begins to flourish in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I choose to always see the great side of things. I choose to see opportunities instead of challenges. I choose to see King Jesus that will rise and reign instead of just the Jesus in the grace. I choose to see myself flourishing and not remaining in dejection in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that the LORD opens to my family and community His good treasure, the heavens to give the rain to our land in its season and to bless all the work of our hands in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that we are shielded and kept from evil in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that my children and the children of my friends and family are taught of the Lord and great is our peace in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that the Lord makes me the head and not the tail, above and not beneath in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that I am my Father’s child. I am always with Him and all that He has is mine in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that God blesses me and surrounds me with favour as a shield in the name of Jesus!

I declare that the sun will shine for my sake today, in Jesus name. For the day is the Lord’s, the night also is His: and He has prepared the light and the sun.

I declare that all things are working together for my good today, in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my ways please the LORD and He makes even my enemies to be at peace with me in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that The God of hope fills me with all joy and peace in believing so that I abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name!

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him worldwide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

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

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them, make them great, in this new year, expand, and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. 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!

Happy Easter Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

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 9 April 2023

✅ Powerful Declarations For today 9 April 2023

Today’s Confession: I confess today that I am free by reason of the resurrection of my Lord. I am saved, sanctified, free and redeemed. This is my season of glory outburst. My sun will not set again, My moon will wane no more because the Lord will be my everlasting light. My days of sorrow are over in Jesus name. All my chains are broken in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Almighty God of all blessings, source of all life, giver of all grace, I thank You for the gift of life: for the breath that sustains life, for the food of this earth that nurtures life, for the love of family and friends.

Thank You Father for making me Your friend. It is a very rare privilege to be called God’s friend.

I thank You for this day, as I remember Jesus’ resurrection, I am reminded that I am completely and totally free from darkness.

Thank You, Father, for the weapons of our warfare that are not carnal but mighty through You to the pulling down of strongholds.

Father, in anyway I have fallen short of Your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for these signs shall follow me be a I believe, In Your name, I shall cast out devils; I shall speak with new tongues in Jesus name.

Even though I take up serpents; and if I drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt me; I shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover in Jesus name.

Father, help me to be a good ambassador of Your Kingdom in Jesus name.

Lord, I surrender myself. Do great miracles through my life in Jesus name.

Father, please give me a full portion of the blessings of Calvary.

Jesus, help me to preach Your gospel to everyone who needs to hear it. Help me to obey the great commission in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, thank You for being for me. Let everything that comes against me go down instantly in the mighty name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, let me be a channel of blessing and miracles to people around in the mighty name of Jesus.

My Lord and my God, may my family and I not be amongst those who will cry because they would have missed the rapture in Jesus name.

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, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation and ministry, Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives, I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. in Jesus’ name.

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

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and makes them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name. Jesus name.

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 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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING JOHN 19:1-6

[1]Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him.

[2]And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

[3]And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

[4]Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

[5]Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

[6]When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

Easter is the period for celebrating the crucifixion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Every sin needed to be atoned for after Adam and Eve fell in the Garden of Eden. An offender would need to.approach a priest who would perform sacrifices of rams, grains, et cetera, on his/her behalf. This worked for a while until God decided to fix the relationship with mankind once and for all. Thus, He sent His only begotten Son as a human being to experience mortal life and then die for the world’s sin.

I count it the greatest privilege for my Lord Jesus Christ to have surrendered Himself as a sacrifice for my sins. If He didn’t do this, I would be condemned to hell forever. So, I charge you to be conscious of this gift that you have been given and surrender your life to Jesus right now if you haven’t. Don’t go about celebrating Easter without understanding the gift of salvation.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 APRIL 2023 KEY POINT

The best way to celebrate Easter today is surrendering your life to Him.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 APRIL 2023 HYMN

HYMN 23

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 1-2

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

DATE: SUNDAY
LESSON: 32

TOPIC: MAKING FULL PROOF OF YOUR MINISTRY

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.

A. MEMORY VERSE: But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.
2 Timothy 4:5 (KJV)

B. BIBLE TEXT: MATTHEW 25:13-15

13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

C. LESSON INTRODUCTION: Ensure believer has been bought by the blood of the lamb to be on divine assignment – 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1Corinthians 7: 23, therefore each believer is positioned to make full proof of divine abilities released to him/her by making sure that the light of God shines wherever he/she goes, delivering the oppressed setting the captives free, ending all embargoes and travails that kept people groaning under demonic taskmaster. I pray that the almighty God will quicken us to be more responsive and responsible to this divine order and obligation in Jesus name.

TYPES OF MINISTRY

Ministry is divine assignment, where you are being developed and empowered, commissioned to bring glory to Almighty God. God did not create anyone to be idle. He wants us to be productive and live a meaningful life – Matthew 21:19, That is why Jesus gave the parable of the man who gave talents to his servants he dividend those talents in proportion to their abilities.

1. PROPHECY: This ministry brings encouragement and comfort. It operates with faith. Roman 12: 6 1 Corinthians 14:3.

2. TEACHING: It operates with unalloyed attention to what heaven say, Roman 12: 7, Act 6 : 4.

3. APOSTLES: This Sent One on a divine assignment. Ephesians 4:11.

4. EVANGELISM: This one share the good news of salvation to unbelievers Act 8:1-8.

5. PASTOR: This is the shepherd overseeing the sheep of the Lord. Jeremiah 3:15.

6. Helping others, Roman 12: 7.

HOW CAN YOU MAKE FULL PROOF OF YOUR MINISTRY?

1. Keep a clean mind in all situations.

2. Be watchful, ready to receive divine instructions. Proverbs 1:10.

3. Do not be afriad of intending suffering.

4. Be diligent Proverbs 22: 29.

5. Follow your convictions and godly desires.

6. Respond to the love of God. Hebrew 13:5

7. Respond to the mercy of God. Roman 9:15-16.

8. Be ready to accept rejection. 1Kings 19:3-10.

9. Seek out the mystery of your call.

10. Obey your God – given call. Isaiah 1:19.

CONCLUSION: Almighty God has invested in the lives of the Redeemed, therefore we need to carry on to the fulfilment of divine task and make God happy

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, make my life meaningful.

2. Father, clear away all restrictions to my ministry.

3. Father, please continue to strengthen all the ministers of RCCG

4. Father, empower Daddy G.O. to fulfill his calling and end well

5. Father, bless Daddy G.O. with new vision for the next level.

GOLDEN DIET FOR WEEK

MONDAY: Read meditatively Philippians 3:10-14.

TUESDAY: 1 Samuel 21:8b refuse any form of procrastination when it comes to kingdom assignment.

WEDNESDAY: 1 Timothy 2:20, what kind of vessel are you?

THURSDAY: 1 Timothy 2:21 say, father, as long as I live let me be an honorable vessel for your use.

FRIDAY: Judges 6:20b 1samuel 16:1, refuse to become an ex- champion.

SATURDAY: 2 Peter 1:10, be diligent and productive in ministry in order to make your calling and election sure.

SUNDAY: Pray for more grace, power and anointing.

LESSON: THIRTY TWO (32)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: MANAGING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

*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?

MEMORY VERSE: “It is honourable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel”. Proverbs 20:3 (NKJV).

BIBLE PASSAGE: GENESIS 13:7-11

7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

INTRODUCTION: A difficult person may be one who is snobbish argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive, or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. By difficult person, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that makes it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms; however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.

1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
There are different types of difficult people.
1. The ‘Downers’: Those who always have something bad to say, complain, criticise and judge (2Samuel 6:20-21).

2. The ‘Better Tanks’: Also known as ‘Know it all.’ They are arrogant and usually think their opinion in superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive (1Samuel 2:3).

3. The ‘Passives’: Also are known as ‘Push-Overs.’ They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them and let other do the hard work (Luke 10:40).

4. The ‘Snipers’: These are quick attackers; they use rude comments, biting mockery, or insults that cut people down during interactions (Nehemiah 2:19; 4:3).

5. The ‘Blame gamers’: Those who shift blames or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than try to resolve a problem (Genesis 3:9-12).

6. The ‘Yes People’: They agreed to every commitment, yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through (Matthew 21:28-30).

7. The ‘No People’: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are inflexible (2 Kings 7:1-2)

8. The ‘Dictators’: They bully and intimidate, they are constantly demanding and brutally critical (2Chronicles 32:9-15).

9. The ‘Grenade Person’: This person, after a brief period of calm, explodes into unfocused ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances (Matthew 2:16)

10. The ‘perfectionist’: Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.
Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus. Here are some of the things we need to do:
1. Be calm: Avoid losing your temper at difficult people (Proverbs 14:29).

2. Understand the person’s intentions: Try to identify the persons trigger. Find out what is making them act difficult (1Thessalonians 5:21).

3. Do a ‘background check’: Find out how others have been relating with the person (Ecclesiastes 1:13).

4. Let the person know your intentions: Sometimes, people are resistance because they think you being difficult with them (Colossians 4:6).

5. Build a rapport: Try to establish a close relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates, etc (Proverbs 18:24a).

6. Escalate to a higher authority for resolution: Sometimes, the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach (Matthew 18:15-17).

7. Apply godly wisdom: Sometimes, wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away. You need to be careful not to become the ‘difficult person’ yourself (Proverbs 22:3).

CONCLUSION: Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love and grace.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention three types of difficult people.
2. How can believers handle difficult people?

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical ways to handle toxic people (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON: THIRTY TWO (32)
SUNDAY
TOPIC: MANAGING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

*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: Heavenly Father, give me the wisdom I need to relate well with people.

MEMORY VERSE: “It is honourable for a man to stop striving, Since any fool can start a quarrel”. Proverbs 20:3 (NKJV).

BIBLE PASSAGE: GENESIS 13:7-11

7 And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

8 And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

9 Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

10 And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

11 Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

INTRODUCTION: A difficult person may be one who is snobbish argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive, or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. By difficult person, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that makes it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms; however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

TEACHING REVIEW: Genesis 13:7-11
In Genesis 13:7, the Bible recorded that “there was a strife between the herdsmen of Abraham’s cattle and herdsmen of Lot’s Cattle”
The teacher should identify five (5) things Abraham did to curtail the strife from Genesis 13:8-12.
i. ………………..
ii. ……………….
iii. ………………
iv. ……………….
v. ………………..

LESSON OUTLINES
1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.

1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
There are different types of difficult people.
1. The ‘Downers’: Those who always have something bad to say, complain, criticise and judge (2Samuel 6:20-21).

2. The ‘Better Tanks’: Also known as ‘Know it all.’ They are arrogant and usually think their opinion in superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive (1Samuel 2:3).

3. The ‘Passives’: Also are known as ‘Push-Overs.’ They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them and let other do the hard work (Luke 10:40).

4. The ‘Snipers’: These are quick attackers; they use rude comments, biting mockery, or insults that cut people down during interactions (Nehemiah 2:19; 4:3).

5. The ‘Blame gamers’: Those who shift blames or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than try to resolve a problem (Genesis 3:9-12).

6. The ‘Yes People’: They agreed to every commitment, yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through (Matthew 21:28-30).

7. The ‘No People’: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are inflexible (2Kings 7:1-2)

8. The ‘Dictators’: They bully and intimidate, they are constantly demanding and brutally critical (2Chronicles 32:9-15).

9. The ‘Grenade Person’: This person, after a brief period of calm, explodes into unfocused ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances (Matthew 2:16)

10. The ‘perfectionist’: Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The teacher and the students should discuss their experience if they have once been toxic.

2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE.
Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus. Here are some of the things we need to do:
1. Be calm: Avoid losing your temper at difficult people (Proverbs 14:29).

2. Understand the person’s intentions: Try to identify the persons trigger. Find out what is making them act difficult (1Thessalonians 5:21).

3. Do a ‘background check’: Find out how others have been relating with the person (Ecclesiastes 1:13).

4. Let the person know your intentions: Sometimes, people are resistance because they think you being difficult with them (Colossians 4:6).

5. Build a rapport: Try to establish a close relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates, etc (Proverbs 18:24a).

6. Escalate to a higher authority for resolution: Sometimes, the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach (Matthew 18:15-17).

7. Apply godly wisdom: Sometimes, wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away.
You need to be careful not to become the ‘difficult person’ yourself (Proverbs 22:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: What are the possible effects of difficult people on one’s health?

CONCLUSION: Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love and grace.

CLOSING PRAYER: Heavenly Father, please help me not to be a difficult person and if I am one already, Holy Spirit prune me to be who God wants me to be.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical ways to handle toxic people (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON: THIRTY – TWO (32)
TOPIC: MAKING FULL PROOF OF YOUR MINISTRY

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 empower all members to make full proof of their ministry in Jesus name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The leader should remind members that anyone who is not in Christ will be in crisis, but will enjoy the benefit of sonship when we are in Christ

MEMORY VERSE: But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5 (KJV)

B. BIBLE TEXT: Matthew 25:13-15

13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Ensure believer has been bought by the blood of the lamb to be on divine assignment – 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1Corinthians 7: 23, therefore each believer is positioned to make full proof of divine abilities released to him/her by making sure that the light of God shines wherever he/she goes, delivering the oppressed setting the captives free, ending all embargoes and travails that kept people groaning under demonic taskmaster. I pray that the almighty God will quicken us to be more responsive and responsible to this divine order and obligation in Jesus name.

LESSON AIM: To ensure members are fully prepared to make full proof of divine grace they possess.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
1. Know what ministry is and different ministerial grace.

2. Know how one can make full proof of his/her ministry.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 25:13-15
1. Each believer should be proactive in the act of deploring their gifts into use because time is short.

2. Ministerial gifts need full devotion in order to win the rewards.3. Christ made provision of talents for every believer.

LESSON OUTLINE ONE: TYPES OF MINISTRY:
Ministry is divine assignment, where you are being developed and empowered, commissioned to bring glory to Almighty God. God did not create anyone to be idle. He wants us to be productive and live a meaningful life – Matthew 21:19, That is why Jesus gave the parable of the man who gave talents to his servants he dividend those talents in proportion to their abilities.

1. PROPHECY: This ministry brings encouragement and comfort. It operates with faith. Roman 12: 6 1 Corinthians 14:3.

2. TEACHING: It operates with unalloyed attention to what heaven say, Roman 12: 7, Act 6 : 4.

3. APOSTLES: This Sent One on a divine assignment. Ephesians 4:11.

4. EVANGELISM: This one share the good news of salvation to unbelievers Act 8:1-8.

5. PASTOR: This is the shepherd overseeing the sheep of the Lord. Jeremiah 3:15.

6. Helping others, Roman 12: 7.

LESSON OUTLINE TWO: HOW CAN YOU MAKE FULL PROOF OF YOUR MINISTRY?
1. Keep a clean mind in all situations.

2. Be watchful, ready to receive divine instructions. Proverbs 1:10.

3. Do not be afraid of intending suffering.

4. Be diligent Proverbs 22: 29.

5. Follow your convictions and godly desires.

6. Respond to the love of God. Hebrew 13:5

7. Respond to the mercy of God. Roman 9:15-16.

8. Be ready to accept rejection. 1Kings 19:3-10.

9. Seek out the mystery of your call.

10. Obey your God-given call. Isaiah 1:19.

ASSIGNMENT : Let everyone at each centre develop and search for ministerial gifts he/ she possesses.

SUMMARY: Ministry is divine assignment, where you are being developed and empowered, commissioned to bring glory to Almighty God. God did not create anyone to be idle.

CONCLUSION: Almighty God has invested in the lives of the Redeemed, therefore we need to carry on to the fulfilment of divine task and make God happy

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, make my life meaningful.

2. Father, clear away all restrictions to my ministry.

3. Father, please continue to strengthen all the ministers of RCCG

4. Father, empower Daddy G.O. to fulfill his calling and end well

5. Father, bless Daddy G.O. with new vision for the next level.

GOLDEN DIET FOR WEEK:

MONDAY: Read meditatively Philippians 3:10-14.

TUESDAY: 1 Samuel 21:8b refuse any form of procrastination when it comes to kingdom assignment.

WEDNESDAY: 1 Timothy 2:20, what kind of vessel are you?

THURSDAY: 1 Timothy 2:21 say, father, as long as I live let me be an honorable vessel for your use.

FRIDAY: Judges 6:20b 1samuel 16:1, refuse to become an ex- champion.

SATURDAY: 2 Peter 1:10, be diligent and productive in ministry in order to make your calling and election sure.

SUNDAY: Pray for more grace, power and anointing.