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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 MONDAY

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 MEMORISE: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 READ: Genesis 13:5-18
[5]And Lot also, which went with Abram, had flocks, and herds, and tents.
[6]And the land was not able to bear them, that they might dwell together: for their substance was great, so that they could not dwell together.
[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.
[12]Abram dwelled in the land of Canaan, and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain, and pitched his tent toward Sodom.
[13]But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the LORD exceedingly.
[14]And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:
[15]For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
[16]And I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth: so that if a man can number the dust of the earth, then shall thy seed also be numbered.
[17]Arise, walk through the land in the length of it and in the breadth of it; for I will give it unto thee.
[18]Then Abram removed his tent, and came and dwelt in the plain of Mamre, which is in Hebron, and built there an altar unto the LORD.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 MESSAGE

Several years ago, I suddenly started feeling feverish with pains all over my body, so I lay in bed.
Then, I started listening to a recorded message on healing. The preacher said, “All you need to do now is to claim your healing.”
I was not convinced enough, but the Holy Spirit spoke to me and said, “It is because you want to be sick.”
So, I struggled to get dressed and go to Church because my body was not willing.
When I got to the Church, the pastor said we should all stand up and dance, then I told myself, “This man wants to kill me today.”
I held on to the bench and danced. After a while, I felt the urge to use the toilet; by the time I walked from the toilet back to the church, all the symptoms had disappeared.
On my way back, the Holy Spirit said, “You are what you decide to be.” Since that day, I decided the devil would never knock me down again.
My child, what you have today is dependent on what you decided yesterday.
The free will God has given you has tremendous power over your life. Therefore, choose wisely because whatever you decide is what you will be.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 KEY POINT
Make wise decisions
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 HYMN 8 – LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER, LEAD US
1. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
O’er the world’s tempestuous sea;
Guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
For we have no help but Thee,
Yet possessing every blessing
If our God our Father be.
2. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us;
All our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
Lone and dreary, faint and weary,
Through the desert Thou didst go.
3. Spirit of our God, descending,
Fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
Love with every passion blending,
Pleasure that can never cloy;
Thus provided, pardoned, guided,
Nothing can our peace destroy.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 1 APRIL 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 18:1-20:20 Luke 9:28-50
 AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 31 MARCH 2024

MEMORISE: And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. Psalm 40:3
READ: Psalms 40:1-3
[1](To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.) I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
[2]He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.
[3]And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.
In the life of every child of God, I Easter morning represents a new beginning which ushers in a new song. In today’s Bible reading, David waited on God in his unpleasant situation, and He heard him, changed his status, and put a new song in his mouth. This Easter morning, God will put a new song in your mouth, in Jesus’ name.
Jesus rose on Easter Sunday so that you can have a new name. He rose so you can become a co-heir with Him. He rose and you now have hope that you will reign with Him eternally when rapture takes place. What a privilege! I pray that every negative name you have been given shall be changed this season, in Jesus’ name. Just like no one can ignore Jesus, you shall not be despised in Jesus’ name.
Beloved, if Jesus has not risen in your life, then Easter is meaningless. Ask Him to come into your heart today so that you, too, can become a co-heir.
ACTION POINT
Thank God for the new beginning He has made available to you.
Finish this verse from 1 Thessalonians: Pray without ……………..
HYMN 5 – JESUS, MY LORD, MY GOD, MY ALL
1. Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all,
Hear me, blest Saviour, when I call;
Hear me, and from Thy dwelling place
Pour down the riches of Thy grace;
Jesus, my Lord, I Thee adore;
Oh make me love Thee more and more.
2. Jesus, too late I Thee have sought;
How can I love Thee as I ought?
And how extol Thy matchless fame,
The glorious beauty of Thy name?
3. Jesus, what didst Thou find in me,
That Thou hast dealt so lovingly?
How great the joy that Thou hast brought
So far exceeding hope or thought!
4. Jesus, of Thee shall be my song,
To Thee my heart and soul belong;
All that I have or am is Thine,
And Thou, blest Saviour, Thou art mine.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20 Luke 9:7-27
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE
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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 31 MARCH 2024

LESSON THIRTY ONE (31)
TOPIC: INTENTIONAL PARENTING
*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please help all parents to train up their children in the way of the Lord in the name of Jesus.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Esther 2:5-9.
[5] Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;
[6] who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away.
[7] And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.
[8] So it came to pass, when the king’s commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king’s house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.
[9] And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king’s house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women.
MEMORY VERSE: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
INTRODUCTION: Good parenting does not just happen. The actions we intentionally take or refuse to take and the ways we consciously parent in the midst of all of life’s challenges have a direct impact on our children. In this lesson, we shall consider what it means to parent intentionally and some of the ways to go about it.
LESSON AIM: To know how to parent intentionally.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: Through the lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand what it means to parent intentionally.
b. Discover how to parent intentionally.
TEXT REVIEW: Esther 2:5-9.
The teacher should answer the following questions arising from the passage above:
i. Who was Hadassah?…………………………………
ii. Where were her parents?…………………………..
iii. Who were the kings of Judah and Babylon during the captivity?………………………..
iv. Who was Mordecai? What can you say about him?…………………………………………
v. Who was the keeper of women in Shushan?……………………………………………
1. INTENTIONAL PARENTING DESCRIBED
2. WAYS TO BE INTENTIONAL
1. INTENTIONAL PARENTING DESCRIBED
INTENTIONAL PARENTING DESCRIBED
A. The teacher should test the knowledge of the students on the topic by asking them to explain what intentional parenting means.
B. The teacher should define the meaning of intentional parenting as follows:
i. Parenting with a goal— (Habakkuk 2:2).
ii. Ability to think through every step of your child’s stage of development. (1 Samuel 1:11).
iii. It is making informed and conscious parenting choices concerning the child. (Genesis 24:3-4; 1 Samuel 1:24).
C. The teacher should explain to the students that intentional parenting focuses on:
i. What parents can do to help their children succeed. (2 Timothy. 1:5; Proverbs 13:22a).
ii. The specific actions parents should take to support their children’s strengths and weaknesses. (Exodus 18:15-24, Ruth 3:1-5).
iii. Parents’ activities to facilitate the development of their children to achieve their desired or desirable results. (2Timothy 3:14-15).
D. The teacher should ask the students to mention the goals of intentional parenting as indicated below:
i. To help children walk in the footsteps of godly parents. (1 Corinthians 11:1).
ii. It is not permissive parenting; it involves giving up control to God while we intentionally do our part as parents (Genesis 18:19; Joshua 24:15).
iii. It also means parents understand themselves, their values, their motivations, strengths, and weaknesses.
iv. Intentional parenting begins with the parents and not with the child. It cannot be outsourced.
2. WAYS TO BE INTENTIONAL
i. Believe that God has given you the power to influence your child positively. (Philippians 4:13).
ii. Get the right knowledge: through the word of God, counselling, reading of books on parenting, attending trainings/seminars, etc. (Proverbs 4:7).
iii. Know that childhood is neither a race nor a competition. There is no basis for comparison. (2 Corinthians 10:12).
iv. Give them appropriate responsibilities according to their age. (Genesis 37:13-14, 1 Samuel 17:17-18).
v. Teach them essential life skills. (Proverbs 31:1-9).
vi. Deliberately teach them the word of God. (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:15).
vii. Accept your child’s uniqueness. (Psalm 139:14).
viii. Be a great role model. (Titus 2:7).
ix. Be consistent, persistent, and deliberate with discipline. (Proverbs 29:15, Hebrews 12:7).
x. Communicate values clearly to your children. Do not parent on assumption. (Psalm 78:2-4).
xi. Be an emotionally intelligent parent. (Colossians 3:21).
xii. Work on yourself as a parent. (Matthew 7:3-5).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Discuss the ways to be intentional in raising a child who is showing traces of disobedience.
CONCLUSION: Parenting with intentionality will bring you and your child greater happiness (Proverbs 29:17). Start early.
* Describe intentional parenting in three sentences
* Mention four things parents can do to be intentional in raising a child.
EVALUATION: Describe the meaning and activities of intentional parenting.
CLOSING PRAYER: Oh God, please do not let me be guilty over my children’s upbringing. Let my children succeed in life in the name of Jesus.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention any five (5) Bible characters that were intentionally parented with Bible reference. (2X5=10 Marks).

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 SATURDAY: YOU ARE AN AGENT OF CHANGE
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 MEMORISE: For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. Romans 10:10
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 READ: Romans 10:9-10
[9]That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
[10]For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 MESSAGE

A sister was under satanic harassment, and she thought she was going to die. She prayed, but it was persistent.
Then, it occurred to her that she should call a particular minister who lived miles away in another state.
She made the call, and the minister prayed with her over the phone. After the call, the harassment ceased, and death passed over her.
There are some situations in your life or the lives of those around you just waiting for you to say a word before a change occurs.
Until the word comes, things will remain the same, but as soon as you release the word, Heaven’s power will be released, and the desired change will come.
Unfortunately, many Christians are still withholding the word that could bring about their desired change. To benefit from the memory verse today, let the word of God dwell richly in your heart.
Beloved, use your mouth to deliver yourself from whatever unpleasant situation you may be passing through. Speak positivity to your life, and all will be well with you.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 ACTION POINT
For the next 20 minutes, speak scripture-based confessions into your life and family.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 HYMN 14 – STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD
1. Standing on the promises of Christ our King,
Thro’ eternal ages let His praises ring:
Glory in the highest, I will shout and sing,
Standing on the promises of God.
Standing, Standing,
Standing on the promises of
God my Saviour
Standing, Standing,
I’m standing on the promises of God.
2 Standing on the promises that can-not fail,
When the howling storms of doubt and fear assail
By the living word of Go I shall prevail,
Standing on the promises of God.
3. Standing on the promises I now can see
Perfect, present cleansing in the blood for me;
Standing in the liberty where Christ makes free,
Standing on the promises of God.
4. 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.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 30 MARCH 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32 Luke 8:22-39
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

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RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS’ MANUAL 31 MARCH 2024

LESSON THIRTY ONE(31)
TOPIC: THE PRINCE OF PEACE
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: Oh Lord of peace, reign afresh in my life in Jesus name.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Leader should remind members that to every faithful friend, there are character traits to be expected.
MEMORY VERSE: “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon His shoulder: and his name shall be called WONDERFUL, COUNSELLOR, MIGHTY GOD, THE EVERLASTING FATHER, THE PRINCE OF PEACE. “Isaiah 9:6
BIBLE TEXT: Mark 4:37-39
[37]And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
[38]And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
[39]And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
LESSON INTRODUCTION: The Hebrew word “Shar Shalom” means – the Prince of Peace – i.e. the one who removes all peace hindering factors and restores or secures total peace and calmness in all situations. The Prince of Peace brings spiritual harmony in the restoration of an individual with God.
LESSON AIM: To make members understand that Jesus is the Prince of Peace.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to know: that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. that He alone can bring calmness to stormy situations.
TEXT REVIEW: Mark 4:37-39 a. Storm of life can arise at anytime, at any location. b. It does not care to know who you are; it even arose inside the boat where Jesus was. C. Be assured that Jesus will always calm every storm against His own. d. Storm must obey the Prince of Peace.
LESSON OUTLINE ONE
JESUS THE PRINCE OF PEACE
i. Jesus is the storm Stiller, no matter how fierce the storm can be – Mark 4:39.
ii. He gives peace that passes all human understanding – Phil. 4:7.
iii. He is our Mediator, Advocate and Intercessor – I Timothy 2:5.
iv. He is our Justifier; He gives us access into God’s presence – Rom. 5:1-2.
v. He is our Saviour and High Priest – Hebrews 7:25-26.
LESSON OUTLINE TWO
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PRINCE OF PEACE
i. Jesus has made us Peace Makers – Matthew 5:9.
ii. His peace is a key to living a lifestyle that brings fulfilment Rom. 12:18; Heb. 12:14.
iii. He has restored our broken relationship with God-Eph. 2:14-18.
iv. No amount of good works can save from the bondage of sin and its consequences.
v. His peace unites and edifies the body of Christ – Romans 14:19.
vi. His peace no one can offer and it removes fears and troubles – Jn. 14:27.
vii. In Him we have peace to overcome the world and all tribulations – Jn. 16:33.
ACTIVITY: Discuss what the Prince of Peace offered at the grave of Lazarus.
SUMMARY: Do not look for peace elsewhere. Jesus is our peace.
CONCLUSION: Having known that Jesus Christ is our peace, let us lay all our burdens, anxieties and fears at His feet and entrust our lives to Him, that we may experience His perfect peace in our hearts and minds – Phil. 4:6-7.
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord Jesus thank You for the sacrifice You made that gave us peace.
2. Prince of Peace, please step into every stormy issues in our lives.
3. Prince of Peace, please intervene in every home experiencing storm and let your peace begin to manifest.
4. Prince of Peace, please visit every nation undergoing turbulent situations and let your peace reign.
5. Prince of Peace, please visit the persecuted church with Your peace.
GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK
MONDAY: Mark 4:39, talk to Jesus about that storm.
TUESDAY: John 14:27
WEDNESDAY: John 16:33
THURSDAY: Romans 15:33.
FRIDAY: I Corinthians 14:33.
SATURDAY: Everyone who acts unrighteously, shall the wind sweep away – Hosea 4:19.
SUNDAY: God can send wind to your adversaries – Psalms 147:18,35:5.

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RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 31 MARCH 2024

LESSON THIRTY ONE (31)
TOPIC: INTENTIONAL PARENTING
*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: Esther 2:5-9.
[5] Now in Shushan the palace there was a certain Jew, whose name was Mordecai, the son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish, a Benjamite;
[6] who had been carried away from Jerusalem with the captivity which had been carried away with Jeconiah king of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away.
[7] And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter. [8] So it came to pass, when the king’s commandment and his decree was heard, and when many maidens were gathered together unto Shushan the palace, to the custody of Hegai, that Esther was brought also unto the king’s house, to the custody of Hegai, keeper of the women.

[9] And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king’s house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women.

MEMORY VERSE: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
INTRODUCTION: Good parenting does not just happen. The actions we intentionally take or refuse to take and the ways we consciously parent in the midst of all of life’s challenges have a direct impact on our children. In this lesson, we shall consider what it means to parent intentionally and some of the ways to go about it.
1. INTENTIONAL PARENTING DESCRIBED
2. WAYS TO BE INTENTIONAL
1. INTENTIONAL PARENTING DESCRIBED
Intentional parenting means parenting with a goal (Habakkuk 2:2). It means being able to think through every step of your child’s stage of development (1Samuel 1:11). Intentional parenting means making informed and conscious parenting choices (Genesis 24:3-4; 1 Samuel 1:24).

Intentional parenting focuses on; what parents can do to help their children succeed (2Timothy 1:5; Proverbs 13:22a); what specific actions they will take to support their children’s strengths and weaknesses (Exodus 18:15-24; Ruth 3:1-5); how parents will facilitate the development of their children and what the outcome will look like (2 Timothy 3:14-15).

The goal of intentional parenting is to help children walk in the footsteps of godly parents (1 Corinthians 11:1). It is not permissive parenting; it involves giving up control to God while we intentionally do our part as parents (Genesis 18:19; Joshua 24:15). It also means parents understand themselves, their values, their motivations, strengths, and weaknesses. Intentional parenting begins with the parents and not with the child. It cannot be outsourced.
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: What are the goals and focus of intentional parenting?
2. WAYS TO BE INTENTIONAL

1. Believe that God has given you the power to influence your child positively (Philippians 4:13).
2. Get the right knowledge through the word of God, counselling, reading books on parenting, attending training/seminars, etc (Proverbs 4:7).
3. Know that childhood is neither a race nor a competition. There is no basis for comparison (2 Corinthians 10:12).
4. Give them age-appropriate responsibilities (Genesis 37:13-14; 1 Samuel 17:17-18).
5. Teach them essential life skills (Proverbs 31:1-9).
6. Deliberately teach them the word of God (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 2 Timothy 3:15).
7. Accept your child’s uniqueness (Psalms 139:14).
8. Be a great role model (Titus 2:7).
9. Be consistent, persistent, and deliberate with discipline (Proverbs 29:15; Hebrews 12:7).

10. Communicate values clearly to your children. Do not parent on assumption (Psalms 78:2-4).

11. Be an emotionally intelligent parent (Colossians 3:21).
12. Work on yourself as a parent (Matthew 7:3-5).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Discuss the ways to be intentional in raising a child who is showing traces of disobedience.
CONCLUSION Parenting with intentionality will bring you and your child greater happiness (Proverbs 29:17). Start early.
QUESTIONS:
* Describe intentional parenting in three sentences
* Mention four things parents can do to be intentional in raising a child.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention any five (5) Bible characters that were intentionally parented with Bible reference. (2X5=10 Marks).

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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 31 MARCH 2024

LESSON THIRTY ONE (31)
TOPIC: EXCEEDING LIMITS
*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: 2 Kings 6:1-2 (NKJV)
[1]And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us.
[2]Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So he answered, “Go.”
MEMORY VERSE: ‘‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’’ Philippians 4:13 (NKJV).
INTRODUCTION: A limit is a point or level beyond which something or someone does not or may not extend or pass. There are people who limit themselves by setting a barrier to what they can achieve or how far they can go in life. For some people, statements such as, “why did I ever come into this family?’’ ‘‘Can I make it in life?’’ ‘‘I know I can never reach that height’’ are very common in their words, thoughts, or actions. It is important therefore to identify factors capable of limiting you and how to enlarge your scope.
1. FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LIMITATIONS
2.ENLARGE YOUR SCOPE
1. FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LIMITATIONS
Several factors can be responsible for human limitations, but we shall examine the following:
1. Fear of the unknown or uncertainty (Numbers 13:33).
2. Refusal to make good use of the opportunities around to do exploits (Matthew 25:24-25).
3. Placing an embargo on self (1 Kings 19:4).
4. Failure to network with people of like passion (1 Samuel 22:1-2).
5. Incessant complaints and excuses (1 Corinthians 10:10).
6. Being passive about life: “Life will not give you what you desire but what you demand.” (Joshua 14:12).
7. Inactive prayer life. Some limitations need divine intervention – like Jabez (1 Chronicles 4:9-10).
8. Unwarranted covenant entered into ignorantly or deceitfully (Joshua 9:6; 22-23).
9. Living continuously in regrets (Philippians 3:13-14).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention other factors responsible for limitations.
2. ENLARGE YOUR SCOPE
You must be deliberate to enlarge your scope (Luke 12:18). Knowledge is power, make conscious efforts to add to what you know to grow big (Proverbs 2:10-11; 8:12). You need to do more than what you are doing now (Ecclesiastes 11:6) – there is always room for improvement. Confront your fears, deal with them, and see a new lease of life open before you (Numbers 27:1-7). It is necessary to develop the ‘I can do it’ attitude (Philippians 4:13). Step into new terrains, be bold to take over territories, and move upward on the ladder of success (Joshua 15:13-14). Prayerfully remove any seal that wants to limit you (1 Chronicles 4:10). Believe that no force can limit you (1 Peter 2:6; Ephesians 1:20-21; 2:6).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention what they are doing currently to enlarge their coast
CONCLUSION: Take the limits off and be the best you can. There is room at the top for you!
QUESTIONS:
* Mention three factors that influence human limitation.
* What can believers do to enlarge their scope?
FURTHER READING: SUN: 1 Chron.21:15. MON: John.15:5. TUES: Josh.5:10. WED: Exo.12:23. THURS: Num.14:2. FRI: 2 Sam.24:16. SAT: Num. 16:41.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify some personal factors limiting your progress and write down some steps you need to take to overcome the limitations (No marks).

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RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL 31 MARCH 2024

LESSON THIRTY ONE (31)
TOPIC: EXCEEDING LIMITS
*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: Dear Father, take away anything limiting my glorious manifestation in Jesus’ name.
BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Kings 6:1-2 (NKJV)
[1]And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us.
[2]Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So he answered, “Go.”
MEMORY VERSE: ‘‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.’’ Philippians 4:13 (NKJV).
INTRODUCTION: A limit is a point or level beyond which something or someone does not or may not extend or pass. There are people who limit themselves by setting a barrier to what they can achieve or how far they can go in life. For some people, statements such as, “why did I ever come into this family?’’ ‘‘Can I make it in life?’’ ‘‘I know I can never reach that height’’ are very common in their words, thoughts, or actions. It is important therefore to identify factors capable of limiting you and how to enlarge your scope.
LESSON AIM: To learn how to exceed limits.
TEACHING OBJECTIVES:Through this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand the term “limit”.
b. Identify factors constituting limits.
c. Know how to enlarge their coast.
TEXT REVIEW:
REVIEW: 2 Kings 6:1-2.
According to 2 Kings 6:1-2, the sons of the prophets living with Elisha went through certain processes to break limits. Kindly itemize four (4) of them.
1. ………………………………………………..
2. ….………………………………………..…..
3. ….…………………………………………….
4. ….…………………………………………….
1. FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LIMITATIONS
2. ENLARGE YOUR SCOPE
1. FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR LIMITATIONS
Several factors can be responsible for human limitations, but we shall examine the following:
1. Fear of the unknown or uncertainty (Numbers 13:33).
2. Refusal to make good use of the opportunities around to do exploits (Matthew 25:24-25).
3. Placing an embargo on self (1 Kings 19:4).
4. Failure to network with people of like passion (1 Samuel 22:1-2).
5. Incessant complaints and excuses (1 Corinthians 10:10).
6. Being passive about life: “Life will not give you what you desire but what you demand.” (Joshua 14:12).
7. Inactive prayer life. Some limitations need divine intervention – like Jabez (1Chronicles 4:9-10).
8. Unwarranted covenant entered into ignorantly or deceitfully (Joshua 9:6; 22-23).
9. Living continuously in regrets (Philippians 3:13-14).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention other factors responsible for limitations.
2. ENLARGE YOUR SCOPE
There are certain things believers must do to enlarge their scope.
1. You must be deliberate to enlarge your scope (Luke 12:18).
2. Knowledge is power, make conscious efforts to add to what you know to grow big (Proverbs 2:10-11; 8:12).
3. You need to do more than what you are doing now (Ecclesiastes 11:6) – there is always room for improvement.
4. Confront your fears, deal with them, and see a new lease of life open before you (Numbers 27:1-7).
5. It is necessary to develop the “I can do it’ attitude (Philippians 4:13).
6. Step into new terrains, be bold to take over territories and move upward on the ladder of success (Joshua 15:13-14).
7. Prayerfully remove any seal that wants to limit you (1 Chronicles 4:10).
8. Believe that no force can limit you (1 Peter 2:6; Ephesians 1:20-21; 2:6).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention what they are doing currently to enlarge their coast
CONCLUSION: Take the limits off and be the best you can. There is room at the top for you!
EVALUATION:
1. Mention three factors that influence human limitation.
2. What can believers do to enlarge their scope?
CLOSING PRAYER: My God, I receive the grace to walk in my new reality of all-round enlargement in Jesus’ name.
ASSIGNMENT: Identify some personal factors limiting your progress and write down some steps you need to take to overcome the limitations (No marks).

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MARCH 2024 FRIDAY

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 29 MARCH 2024 FRIDAY : MIRACLE OF A SEED III

MEMORISE: Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

READ: JOHN 3:16-17

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

MESSAGE
When God gave His only begotten son to die for the sins of the world, it must have caused an uproar in Heaven because no father can give up his son and not be sad about it. No wonder Matthew 27:46 says: “And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

However, God reaped a lot of children by sowing the seed of one child. The basis of His sacrifice is love. Today, we think about what God did over 2023 years ago, and we appreciate Him for His benevolence.
If you say you truly love God, then nothing should be too big to give to Him. Cultivate the habit of giving quality gifts to God now that you are still young. When your gifts, tithes, offerings, time, resources, energy, et cetera, are triggered by love, God will respond by blessing you in a big way.

KEY POINT
The size of the gift to God is not as important as the thoughtfulness and the willingness to give.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: DEUTERONOMY 11:1-12:32 LUKE 8:22-39

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

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.

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OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2024

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2024 MEMORISE: Be not be deceived; God is not mocked; for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Galatians 6:7
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2024 READ: Galatians 6:7-10
[7]Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
[8]For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
[9]And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
[10]As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2024 MESSAGE

As a farmer, I understand that a seed has the potential to become a forest when sown in the right soil that has a corresponding climate that can enable it grow.
When a farmer plants a kernel of corn, that one kernel has the capacity to produce a stalk with several ears that contains many kernels of corn.
What a multiplying effect!
Similarly, all humans will reap what they sow, and in most cases, you will reap more than you are sowing right now.
Many young people practice rebellion against their parents and engage in sinful acts willingly with the intention to ask God for forgiveness later, forgetting the warning in
Ecclesiastes 12:10: “Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not….”
Dear child, there are evil days ahead of everyone who does evil in their young age.
There are consequences for all evil and foolish actions because you cannot mock the justice of God.
Check through your life and see if there is anything you must stop now.
Ask the Holy Spirit to strengthen your conviction and help you turn a new leaf.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2024 ACTION POINT
No one disobeys God’s commands and escapes divine punishment.
HYMN 18 – TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS
1 ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take Him at His Word;
Just to rest upon His promise;
Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust Him more!
2 O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
Just in simple faith to plunge me
‘Neath the healing, cleansing flood!
3 Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just from sin and self to cease;
Just from Jesus simply taking
Life and rest, and joy and peace.
4 I’m so glad Learned to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend,
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.
OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2024 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22 Luke 8:4-21
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

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