Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

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

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me 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 hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

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Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 27 January 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am a giver. I give to people in abundance. I sow bountifully and I scatter. No day passes without me being a blessing to someone. Abundance flows from me and through me therefore I am made rich and I am watered. I reap bountifully and increase. Draught and dryness do not exist in my life in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that I am a generous soul, therefore I prosper and am made rich. I water others, therefore, I will also be watered and remain ever fresh. I show up and help people, therefore I will never lack help or be stranded in life. I am a giver, therefore I receive in Jesus mighty name.

I decree and declare that I am very intentional about the seeds I sow today because they will come back in multiple folds tomorrow.

I decree and declare that my seeds go ahead and speak for me. They clear up the road for me and God remembers me for good due to my sacrifices in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that by the reason of the sacrifices I make for God, evil is averted from my life. I am exempted from the attack of the enemy and nothing shall by any means hurt me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I do not sow sparingly; I soweth bountifully therefore I reap also bountifully in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I am he that waters and gives generously therefore I increase. I do not withhold unnecessarily. I am not miserly or stingy. Therefore poverty is far from me.

I decree and declare that I always have the capacity and willingness to help the poor in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I walk in the joy of the Lord today because it is my strength. I choose to be glad today in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I will be supernaturally propelled by God’s grace to walk in personal victory, prosper in my relationships, and impact the world mightily for Him in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I will not lose heart today because I believe I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I receive an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness. I reign in life through Jesus Christ in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the Lord will guide me always; he will satisfy my needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen my frame in the name of Jesus.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him world wide. 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 for ever 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 declaration 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 and 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. 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 this 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.

EDUCATION
DAY 17: FRIDAY
*BIBLE TEXT(S): 2 Timothy 2:15 *

INTRODUCTION: Education is a process of systematic giving or receiving instructions, especially at school. When our educational system meets with international standards, instills discipline and allows for the fear of God, it will raise up a learned and godly generation. Every child of God must be teachable and willing to learn.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, we thank You for the opportunity You have given unto us to learn. – Psalm 103:2

2. Father, we thank You for the level our educational standard has reached now. – John 15:5

3. Father, thank You for giving us room for improvement in our educational system.

4. Father, we sanitize all learning environments in our nation with the blood of Jesus Christ. – Hebrews 13:12

5. Father, please make learning environments in our nation conducive for our children to study, in Jesus name. – Psalm 127:1

6. Father, l pray that schools in my nation will be diligent and faithful in discharging their duties, in Jesus name. – Deuteronomy 5:1

7. Father, help the teachers to be able to balance mercy and discipline in the right way, in Jesus name.

8. Father, help all parents to provide adequately for their children education, in Jesus name. – Philippians 4:19

9. Father, deliver our children from ungodly friends that will truncate their destiny, in Jesus name. – 2Samuel 13:5

10. Father, help all our students to learn with humility and submissiveness, in Jesus name. – Matthew 10:24

11. Father, raise up our children with wisdom that come from above that they will know and understand the core values of education, in Jesus name.

12. Father, teach them by Yourself that they will have the fear of the Lord in their heart, in Jesus name. – Isaiah 54:13.

13. Teach the students love and respect and deliver them from the lust of the eyes, the flesh and the pride of life. – 1 John 2:15-17

14. Father, we thank You for the opportunity of learning in Your household to rightly divide the word of truth. – 2 Timothy 2:15.

15. Father, please help the teachers to teach with love. Cloth them with wisdom and good knowledge of what they have to teach, in Jesus Name.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2023 MEMORIZE: For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: it hath no stalk; the bud shall yield no meal: if so be it yield, the strangers shall swallow it up. Hosea 8:7

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING GENESIS 27:18-23, GENESIS 37:26-35

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2023 MESSAGE

The law of harvest states that you will reap much more than whatever you sow. This is why you must be careful of the kind of seeds you sow, because when harvest comes, it is always much more than the seed. In our Bible readings for today, we see Jacob sowing a seed in the first passage and then reaping the harvest in the second.

In the first passage, he deceived his father in order to get the blessing and so his children also deceived him that Joseph their brother was dead. Genesis 37:35 says: “And all his sons and all his daughters rose up to comfort him; but he refused to be comforted; and he said, For I will go down into the grave unto my son mourning Thus his father wept for him.”

Many a time, the harvest of your seeds comes when you are too old to do anything about it. Everything you do now is a seed and the harvest will come back to you when you may not have as much energy as you do now. I thank God for some of the seeds I sowed as a young man because I am now reaping the harvests.

In 1961, as a 19 year-old, I gave some money to a poor, sick old man – a neighbor, so he could get some medicine. The man said to me that someday, I would be travelling abroad as often as people go the market. I laughed at that prophecy because in my village in those days, if anyone was returning from a trip abroad, the entire village would not go to the farm that day.

The hunters would come out and shoot their guns in celebration of the person and everyone would be rejoicing. At that time, there were only 2 people who had gone abroad in my village, and they studied there for a number of years. Now this man was saying that I would be going often.

It appeared funny, but I had sown the seed. Today, by God’s grace, that prophecy has been fulfilled. Beloved, pay attention to every opportunity you have to sow a good seed. On the other hand, always check your actions to be sure that you are not sowing bad seeds that you will regret when the harvest comes.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2023 KEY POINT

Be very intentional about the seeds you sow today because they will come back in multiple folds tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2023 HYMN

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING

There shall be showers of blessing
This is the promise of love;
There shall be season refreshing
Send from a savior above

Chorus:
Showers of blessing
Showers of blessing we need:
Mercy drops round us are falling
But for the showers we plead.

2. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Precious reviving again;
Over the hills and the valleys;
Sound of abundance of rain.

3. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Send them upon us Oh Lord!
Grant tO US nowa refreshing;
Come now and honour Thy Word.

4. “There shall be showers of blessing”
Oh, that today thy might fall,
Now as to God we are Confessing,
Now as on Jesus we call!

5. “There shall be showers of blessing”
If we but trust and obey;
There shall be season refreshing,
If we let God have his way.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 38-40

LESSON TWENTY TWO (22)
TOPIC: BIBLICAL FAST

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 10:2-3

[2]In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

[3]I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

MEMORY VERSE: “And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:” Daniel 9:3.

INTRODUCTION: Fasting, in the Bible, is total abstinence from pleasure-giving activities for a set time, to devote oneself to seeking God. While there are many ways believers could fast, too often, the focus is on abstinence from food. In this lesson, we shall examine different types of biblical fast, basic cautions and reasons for fasting.

OUTLINES:
1. TYPES OF FAST IN THE BIBLE
1. Food fast-This is abstinence from food/drinks. It may take the form of:
i. Regular fast: This is done by abstaining from all foods, both solid and liquid. (2Chrn. 20:3). The fast is usually broken daily or periodically (Jer.36:6).

ii. Partial fast: This is inspired by Prophet Daniel. All meat and animal products are disallowed. The Daniel Fast includes vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, and water. These guidelines are based on Daniel’s request of “nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink” (Dan.1:8-14).

iii. Absolute or full fast: Where no food or water is consumed (Est.4:16; Acts 27:33). For instance, Moses, Elijah and the Lord Jesus Christ did a forty-day absolute fast (Deut. 9:9; 1 Kgs.19:7-8; Lk.4:2).

2. Sex fast-The Bible also refers to ‘sexual fast’ (Ex.19:15). A married couple can mutually agree to abstain from sex for a short period to devote themselves to prayers (1 Cor.7:5).

3. ‘Pleasure’ fast – Another way is to confine or isolate oneself from people and pleasurable things to a place as a means of worship, studying the Bible and praying to God for a purpose (Lk.2:36-37; 5:16). Time alone with God requires discipline.
Scripturally speaking, is there a general rule to the time of breaking a fast?

2. REASONS AND BASIC CAUTIONS
Fasting is far more about focusing on God than abstinence from food or other things that give pleasure (Zech.7:5). Also, people fast for various reasons. Some for spiritual strength (Isa.40:30-31), supernatural revelation, wisdom and understanding (Ezr.8:21; Dan.9:22), supernatural breakthrough (Zech.8:19) repentance from sinful ways (Joel 2:12-13; Dan.9:3-5), spiritual hunger and demonstration of love for God’s people and burden for souls (2 Cor.11:27-28; Matt.5:6) and sharing with the poor and destruction of wicked works, among others (Isa.58:6-7).

Believers should exercise some caution while fasting. For instance, fasting should be limited to a set time and for a clear purpose (1 Cor.7:5; Est.4:16). It is neither intended to punish the body nor a dieting method (Isa.58:5) but to redirect attention to God. It is a period to give up self-indulging activities for a deeper fellowship with God (Matt.4:1-2).

Anyone can fast, but some may not be able to fast from food (diabetics, for example). However, everyone can temporarily give up something to draw closer to God (Ex.19:15). Biblical fast is to be done in a spirit of humility and joyfulness (Matt.6:16-18). It should not be to manipulate or do evil (Isa.58:4a; Acts 23:21). In breaking ‘absolute and long fast,’ warm liquids, (not carbonated drinks) are advised and should be taken in bits.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Does the inability to spend quality time in prayer nullify fast?

CONCLUSION: Ask God for wisdom (Jam.1:5) as regards how and for how long and what purpose He wants you to fast.

QUESTIONS:
* Mention the types of fast in the Bible
* Mention three (3) reasons believers fasted in the Bible.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) benefits that can be derived from fasting (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON TWENTY TWO (22)
TOPIC: BIBLICAL FAST

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me understand the biblical way of fasting.

BIBLE PASSAGE: DANIEL 10:2-3

[2]In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks.

[3]I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

MEMORY VERSE: “And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:” Daniel 9:3.

INTRODUCTION: Fasting, in the Bible, is total abstinence from pleasure-giving activities for a set time, to devote oneself to seeking God. While there are many ways believers could fast, too often, the focus is on abstinence from food. In this lesson, we shall examine different types of biblical fast, basic cautions and reasons for fasting.

TEXT REVIEW: Daniel 10:2-3.
Prophet Daniel was a man full of God’s spirit and wisdom. In many ways, he proved his unwavering devotion to God. One of such ways is through fasting. This passage records that:
i. He mourned for three weeks, v2.
ii. He ……………………………………V3a
ii…………………………………………..V3b.
iv. Neither did he ………………….V3c.
v. Till ……………………………………V3d.
.
OUTLINES:
1. TYPES OF FAST IN THE BIBLE
2. REASONS AND BASIC CAUTIONS

1. TYPES OF FAST IN THE BIBLE
The teacher should first ask students to mention the types of fast known to them and then highlight the types as follows:
(a) Food fast.
(b) Sex fast.
(c) Pleasure fast.

The teacher should explain each of the types highlighted above as follows
A. Food fast – This is abstinence from food/drinks. It may take the form of:
i. Regular fast: This is done by abstaining from all foods, both solid and liquid. (2Chron.20:3). The fast is usually broken daily or periodically (Jer.36:6).

ii. Partial fast: This is inspired by Prophet Daniel. All meat and animal products are disallowed. The Daniel Fast includes vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, and water. These guidelines are based on Daniel’s request for “nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.” (Dan.1:8-14).

iii. Absolute or full fast: Where no food or water is consumed (Est.4:16; Acts 27:33). For instance, Moses, Elijah and the Lord Jesus Christ did a forty-day absolute fast (Deut.9:9; 1 Kgs.19:7-8; Lk.4:2).

B. Sex fast – The Bible also refers to ‘sexual fast’ (Ex.19:15). A married couple can mutually agree to abstain from sex for a short period to devote themselves to prayers (1Cor.7:5).

C. ‘Pleasure’ fast – Another way is to confine or isolate oneself from people and pleasurable things to a place as a means of worship, studying the Bible and praying to God for a purpose (Lk.2:36-37; 5:16). Time alone with God requires discipline.
1. Food fast-This is abstinence from food/drinks. It may take the form of:
i. Regular fast: This is done by abstaining from all foods, both solid and liquid. (2Chrn. 20:3). The fast is usually broken daily or periodically (Jer.36:6).

ii. Partial fast: This is inspired by Prophet Daniel. All meat and animal products are disallowed. The Daniel Fast includes vegetables, legumes, whole grains, seeds, and water. These guidelines are based on Daniel’s request of “nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink” (Dan.1:8-14).

iii. Absolute or full fast: Where no food or water is consumed (Est.4:16; Acts 27:33). For instance, Moses, Elijah and the Lord Jesus Christ did a forty-day absolute fast (Deut. 9:9; 1Kgs.19:7-8; Lk.4:2).

2. Sex fast-The Bible also refers to ‘sexual fast’ (Ex.19:15). A married couple can mutually agree to abstain from sex for a short period to devote themselves to prayers (1 Cor.7:5).

3. ‘Pleasure’ fast – Another way is to confine or isolate oneself from people and pleasurable things to a place as a means of worship, studying the Bible and praying to God for a purpose (Lk.2:36-37; 5:16). Time alone with God requires discipline.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Scripturally speaking, is there a general rule to the time of breaking a fast?

2. REASONS AND BASIC CAUTIONS
A. Fasting is far more about focusing on God than abstinence from food or other things that give pleasure (Zech.7:5).
B. People fast for various reasons. Some for:
i. Spiritual strength (Isa.40:30-31),

ii. Supernatural revelation, wisdom and understanding (Ezr.8:21; Dan.9:22),

iii. Supernatural breakthrough (Zech. 8:19)

iv. Repentance from sinful ways (Joel 2:12-13; Dan.9:3-5),

v. Spiritual hunger and demonstration of love for God’s people and burden for souls (2 Cor.11:27-28; Matt.5:6).

vi. Sharing with the poor and destruction of wicked works, among others (Isa.58:6-7).

C. Believers should exercise some caution while fasting:
i. Fasting should be limited to a set time and for a clear purpose (1Cor.7:5; Est. 4:16).

ii. It is neither intended to punish the body nor a dieting method (Isa.58:5) but to redirect attention to God.

iii. It is a period to give up self-indulging activities for a deeper fellowship with God (Matt.4:1-2).

iv. Anyone can fast, but some may not be able to fast from food on ‘health grounds.’ However, everyone can temporarily give up something to draw closer to God (Ex.19:15).

v. Biblical fast is to be done in a spirit of humility and joyfulness (Matt.6:16-18).

vi. It should not be to manipulate or do evil (Isa.58:4a; Acts 23:21).

vii. In breaking ‘absolute and long fast,’ warm liquids, (not carbonated drinks) are advised and should be taken in bits.
Fasting is far more about focusing on God than abstinence from food or other things that give pleasure (Zech.7:5).

Also, people fast for various reasons. Some for spiritual strength (Isa.40:30-31), supernatural revelation, wisdom and understanding (Ezr.8:21; Dan.9:22), supernatural breakthrough (Zech.8:19) repentance from sinful ways (Joel 2:12-13; Dan.9:3-5), spiritual hunger and demonstration of love for God’s people and burden for souls (2 Cor.11:27-28; Matt.5:6) and sharing with the poor and destruction of wicked works, among others (Isa.58:6-7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Does the inability to spend quality time in prayer nullify fast?

SUMMARY: There are a number of ways and reasons believers can fast and there are cautions to exercise to do it biblically.

CONCLUSION: Ask God for wisdom (Jam.1:5) as regards how and for how long and what purpose He wants you to fast.

QUESTIONS:
* Mention the types of fast in the Bible
* Mention three (3) reasons believers fasted in the Bible.

EVALUATION: What caution must believers exercise while fasting?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, as I fast correctly, let me achieve the desired result in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) benefits that can be derived from fasting (2×5=10 Marks).

LESSON TWENTY TWO (22)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: YOU ARE IMPORTANT

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: ISAIAH 49:14‭-‬16 NKJV

14. But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And my Lord has forgotten me.”

15. “Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. 16. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.

MEMORY VERSE: “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” Psalm 8:4 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: As a human being, you are so important that you have about 100 billion nerve cells in your brain and that brain is said to be a supercomputer. God also inscribed your name on the palms of His hands (Isa.49:16) and so you are always before Him. You are so relevant to God that He gave His Son-Jesus for your life (Jn.3:16). The Psalmist even asked God a fundamental question about you in Psalm 8:4 “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” It is high time you began to walk and live in that height of significance irrespective of your colour, gender, or physique.

OUTLINES:
1. FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
2. WALKING IN SIGNIFICANCE

1. FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
You are so special and significant in the plans of God that, He took the time to make you in His image and likeness (Gen.1:26). Even while you were in the womb, nobody knew how your bones were formed, except God (Eccl.11:5). As a unique individual, all the hairs of your head are numbered and known to God (Matt.10:30). You are so awesomely created that no one else is exactly like you: your thumbprints are so distinct and there is no other thumbprint like yours.

Your eyes are so vital, they are called the light of the body (Matt.6:22). You are so central in God’s programme that after creation He looked at you and said you are very good (Gen.1:31). He made you a sweet fragrance of Christ (2Cor.2:15). You are privileged to be called the heir of God and joint-heirs with Christ Jesus (Rom.8:17). The Spirit of God dwells in you, so you carry His presence (Rom.8:11).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students to discuss ways they are different from other creatures.

2. WALKING IN SIGNIFICANCE
With the knowledge of being fearfully created in the likeness of God, it is imperative that you walk and live significantly in that light (Matt.5:14). As joint-heirs with Christ, you are to walk in dominion (Gen.1:26) with your heads lifted high in Christ Jesus as a king and priest (Rev.5:10; 1Pet.2:9). You must refuse to cave in to low self-esteem but rather, walk in the confidence of Christ the King (Acts 28:31). As a key personality, you must carry yourself with dignity anywhere you are and refuse to live in fear (2Tim.1:7). You must stand boldly, even before the strong and mighty, to declare who you are in Christ Jesus (Jn.7:26). You must also occupy till He comes (Lk.19:13). Like the saints of old, you are to show your peculiarity as a chosen generation (1Pe.2:9) and a sort after person (Dan.4:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:
Students should discuss additional things they can do to walk in the significance of their importance.

CONCLUSION: It does not matter whether you are tall or short; fat or slim; male or female, etc. you are God’s creature who is expected to fulfil a specific purpose on earth. You are important.

QUESTIONS:
* Give three reasons why you are unique
* Mention three things to do to walk in significance.

FURTHER READING: MON: Isa.40:27. TUE: Matt.7:11. WED: SOS.8:6. THURS: Isa.60:4. FRI: Zech.10:10. SAT: Ps.34:22. SUN: Rom.5:5.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five practical things you will start immediately to add values. (No Mark).

LESSON TWENTY TWO (22)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: YOU ARE IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER: Father, open my heart to know how important I am.

BIBLE PASSAGE: ISAIAH 49:14‭-‬16 NKJV

14. But Zion said, “The Lord has forsaken me, And my Lord has forgotten me.”

15. “Can a woman forget her nursing child, And not have compassion on the son of her womb? Surely they may forget, Yet I will not forget you. 16. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands; Your walls are continually before Me.

MEMORY VERSE: “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” Psalm 8:4 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: As a human being, you are so important that you have about 100 billion nerve cells in your brain and that brain is said to be a supercomputer. God also inscribed your name on the palms of His hands (Isa.49:16) and so you are always before Him. You are so relevant to God that He gave His Son-Jesus for your life (Jn.3:16). The Psalmist even asked God a fundamental question about you in Psalm 8:4 “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” It is high time you began to walk and live in that height of significance irrespective of your colour, gender, or physique.

TEXT REVIEW:
God’s love for His creature and church by extension is perpetual.
i. But Zion said …….……….……….V14.
ii. Can a woman ………………………V15.
iii. Behold ……………………………..V16.

OUTLINES:
1 FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
2 WALKING IN SIGNIFICANCE

1. FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
Teachers to explain human’s value and uniqueness in God’s creation with the following truth:
i. You are so special and significant in the plans of God that, He took the time to make you in His image and likeness (Gen.1:26).

ii. Even while you were in the womb, nobody knew how your bones were formed, except God (Eccl.11:5).

iii. As a unique individual, all the hairs of your head are numbered and known to God (Matt.10:30).

iv. You are so awesomely created that no one else is exactly like you: your thumbprints are so distinct and there is no other thumbprint like yours.

v. Your eyes are so vital, they are called the light of the body (Matt.6:22).

vi. You are so central in God’s programme that after creation He looked at you and said you are very good (Gen.1:31).

vii. He made you a sweet fragrance of Christ (2Cor.2:15).

viii. You are privileged to be called the heir of God and joint-heirs with Christ Jesus (Rom.8:17).

ix. The Spirit of God dwells in you, so you carry His presence (Rom.8:11).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students to discuss ways they are different from other creatures.

2. WALKING IN SIGNIFICANCE
With the knowledge of being fearfully created in the likeness of God, it is imperative that you walk and live significantly in that light (Matt.5:14):
a. As joint-heirs with Christ, you are to walk in dominion (Gen.1:26) with your heads lifted high in Christ Jesus as a king and priest (Rev.5:10; 1 Pet.2:9).

b. You must refuse to cave in to low self-esteem but rather, walk in the confidence of Christ the King (Acts 28:31).

c. As a key personality, you must carry yourself with dignity anywhere you are and refuse to live in fear (2 Tim.1:7).

d. You must stand boldly, even before the strong and mighty, to declare who you are in Christ Jesus (Jn.7:26).

e. You must also occupy till He comes (Lk.19:13).

f. Like the saints of old, you are to show your peculiarity as a chosen generation (1Pe.2:9) and a sought – after person (Dan.4:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss additional things they can do to walk in the significance of their importance.

CONCLUSION: It does not matter whether you are tall or short; fat or slim; male or female, etc. you are God’s creature who is expected to fulfil a specific purpose on earth. You are important.

EVALUATION: Mention reasons you are important to your creator.

CLOSING PRAYER: I walk in the consciousness of the value God places on me in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five practical things you will start immediately to add values. (No Mark).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 JANUARY 2023 MEMORIZE: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. Matthew 12:36

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING 2 KINGS 2:23-24

[23]And he went up from thence unto Bethel: and as he was going up by the way, there came forth little children out of the city, and mocked him, and said unto him, Go up, thou bald head; go up, thou bald head.

[24]And he turned back, and looked on them, and cursed them in the name of the LORD. And there came forth two she bears out of the wood, and tare forty and two children of them.

Adults devotional: Open Heaven 26 January 2023

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 26 January 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 26 January 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 JANUARY 2023 MESSAGE

Words are very powerful; they can either mould or mar someone’s destiny. As a child of God, you cannot afford to be reckless with your words because there is power in your tongue.

One of the things I don’t encourage in the church is jesting or comedy. You cannot use abusive words or make jest of people and call them jokes! If you are into comedy as a form of entertainment, you really should be careful and know your boundaries.

Many comedians make fun off anointed Ministers of God and constituted authorities; some even change the names of God with profane words to excite their audiences. This is unacceptable.

In today’s Bible text, forty-two children lost their lives for laughing at the outward appearance of a genuine man of God. There are consequences for every wrong word you speak, so it is better to be quiet than to say the wrong things

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 JANUARY 2023 ACTION POINT

Ask the Holy Spirit to help you bridle your tongue

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 JANUARY 2023 HYMN

I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS

1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark’d an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak,

2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To anyone unkind.

4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
“He hath done what he could.”

5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
“Let little children come to Me;”
I would obey the call.

6. But oh I’m not like Jesus,
As anyone may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 35-37

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“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me 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 hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

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Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 26 January 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that my night is about to end and my morning is about to break. My vision will speak and it will not tarry. I wait gracefully and with joy because I know that my testimonies are on the way in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:

Father, please forgive my sins and unrighteousness. Especially the sin of ingratitude. Forgive me and help me to be a better person in Jesus name.

Father, help me to remain ever conscious of You. May I never forget You and all that You are and have done in my life in the Name of Jesus.

Father, as I wait for Your appointed time, please keep me on the right path. May I not compromise in Jesus name.

Lord, as I am waiting for my appointed time, help me to keep obeying every instruction of Yours to the latter, whether it makes sense or not in Jesus name.

Father, please help me to keep hope alive as I stand on Your Promises and wait for my appointed time. May I always remember that Your appointed time is coming and not give up in Jesus name.

Father as You bless me, may I stay reminded that all blessings come from You and every good and perfect gift comes from above. May I never take Your Glory in Jesus Name.

Father, please, wear upon me the garment of Your praise and worship; and empower me to worship and praise You, without ceasing, in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me to be holy as You’re holy in heaven, and empower me by Your grace, to do all the things that will attract and retain Your presence in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, remember me today, and let every long standing and difficult yoke in my life be broken, in Jesus’ name.

Oh 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 for ever 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.

Thank You for the benefactors and beneficiaries on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Father I ask that fresh fire fall upon them, that they will be set ablaze for You.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

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 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. 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, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2023 MEMORIZE: For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk 2:3

OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING HABAKKUK 2:2-4

2 And the Lord answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.

4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that my night is about to end and my morning is about to break. My vision will speak and it will not tarry. I wait gracefully and with joy because I know that my testimonies are on the way in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

Join us today:  RCCG 50 DAYS PRAYERS AND FASTING GUIDE 26 JANUARY 2023

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Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 26 January 2023

Teens Devotional: Open Heavens For Teens 26 January 2023

Yesterday’s devotional: Open Heaven 25 January 2023

Tomorrow devotional: Open Heaven 27 January 2023

OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2023 MESSAGE

The Bible says in Proverbs 13:12, “Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.” You may have really been hoping for something, but have not gotten it yet and your heart is beginning to feel sick.

Beloved, summon up strength and keep hope alive. Habakkuk 2:3 says that every vision is for an appointed time. Your appointed time will soon come in the name of Jesus. While waiting for their appointed time, many people do things that put a dent in their testimonies.

In Genesis 16:2, Sarah asked Abraham to have an extra marital affair with her maid so that the young girl could have a child for him. Sarah gave up hope and compromised. She later regretted it when her appointed time came and she now had her own child.

In Genesis 21:10, she told Abraham to send the maid away with her son. Beyond that, I’m sure when she looks down from heaven now and sees some of the seeds of that maid attacking her own seeds, she would wish she had kept hope alive.

While waiting for your appointed time, just ensure that you are obeying every instruction of God to the letter, whether it makes sense or not. Many years ago, we were offered the chance to buy all 40 acres of a serene campground called the “Youth Camp”, for N100,000.

That was a lot of money back then. I gathered my people together and we prayed quoting the Scripture: Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you. Joshua 1:3 We put off our shoes and walked round that camp ground praying and confessing that it was ours, by faith.

Not long afterwards, another ministry heard that the property was available for sale and they promptly paid for it. Our hopes were dashed, but I encouraged myself in the Lord and kept hope alive. Before long, God led us to where the Redemption Camp is situated, though then it was notorious for being a home for highway robbers and big snakes.

We trusted in the Lord and purchased the first parcel of land that has grown to become Redemption City today. The Redemption City now sits on an expanse of land far greater than what we had earlier wanted to purchase. Thank God that we kept hope alive for our appointed time.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2023 KEY POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 26 January 2023

O Your appointed time is coming; don’t give up.

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2023 HYMN

STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF CHRIST MY KING

1. Standing on the promises of Christ my King,
Through eternal ages let His praises ring;
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.

REFRAIN:
Standing, standing,
Standing on the promises of God my Savior
Standing, standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.

2. Standing on the promises that cannot fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail,
By the living word of God I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.

3. Standing on the promises of Christ the Lord,
Bound to Him eternally by love’s strong cord,
Overcoming daily with the Spirit’s sword,
Standing on the promises of God.

4. Standing on the promises I cannot fall,
List’ning ev’ry moment to the Spirit’s call,
Resting in my Savior as my all in all,
Standing on the promises of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 26 JANUARY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 35-37