Open Heaven For Teens 5 December 2023 Memorize: Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Matthew 5:7

Open Heaven For Teens 5 December 2023 Bible Reading Matthew 18:23-35

Open Heaven 5 December 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEEANS 4 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 DECEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 5 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CORINTHIANS 10-13

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Open Heaven For Teens 4 December 2023 Memorize: He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the cloud shall not reap. Ecclesiastes 11:4

Open Heaven For Teens 4 December 2023 Bible Reading Luke 9:59-62

Open Heaven 4 December 2023

Open Heaven 5 December 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEEANS 4 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 DECEMBER 2023 KEY POINT

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CORINTHIANS 5-9

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 5 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20

OPEN HEAVEN 5 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Acts 27:21-25

²¹ But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.

²² And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.

²³ For there stood by me this night the angel of God, whose I am, and whom I serve,

²⁴ Saying, Fear not, Paul; thou must be brought before Caesar: and, lo, God hath given thee all them that sail with thee.

²⁵ Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.

Beloved, kindly share these life-changing messages, prayers, and declarations with the precious people around you. 

Open Heaven 4 December 2023 Monday

OPEN HEAVEN 5 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

In our Bible reading for today, when Paul was in a storm and had a visitation from an angel, he said to those around him:

And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man’s life among you, but of the ship.
Acts 27:22

I tell people that I have three kinds of children: tertiary children, secondary children and primary children.

Practically everybody in Nigeria calls me Daddy. Those are tertiary children.

An emir of a town in Nigeria wrote me a letter and started the letter by saying “Dear Daddy”.

If a Pastor is Daddy to emirs, clearly, those are tertiary children.

I also have secondary children. These are General Overseers of other denominations who love me.

Finally, I have primary children: these are members of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, and I always boast that the same divine insurance policy that covers me covers them.

The same angelic protection I get is what they get too, just like Paul when he was in the storm we read about in our Bible reading today

A few years ago, while in Zambia on our way to a programme, a police escort rode ahead of us to help clear the traffic, but got hit by a car that crushed the motorcycle beyond repair and flung the policeman across the road.

The policeman was picked up dead.

I felt terrible. I said “My Daddy, this young man is with me; he is on my team, clearing traffic for me. Please save him”.

If it were our own Church programme, I would have turned back, but I didn’t want to disappoint the people who invited me all the way from Nigeria so I went on to the programme.

All the while, my mind was on the policeman. After the programme, I enquired after the policeman and was told that he had come back to life – no broken bone or scratch on his body at all.

That day, I saw clearly, God’s group insurance policy in action.

If the devil tries to touch any of your loved ones, call on God to cover them with the same insurance policy with which He covers you and He will answer you.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 DECEMBER 2023 PRAYER POINTS

Father, the same way You protect me, please extend that protection to all my friends and family members, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 5 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 5: Blessed Assurance

¹ Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
born of his Spirit, washed in his blood.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
praising my Savior all the day long.

² Perfect communion, perfect delight,
visions of rapture now burst on my sight.
Angels descending bring from above
echoes of mercy, whispers of love. [Refrain]

³ Perfect submission, all is at rest.
I in my Savior am happy and bless’d,
watching and waiting, looking above,
filled with his goodness, lost in his love. [Refrain]

OPEN HEAVEN 5 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CORINTHIANS 10-13

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2023 MEMORIZE: Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. Luke 10:20

OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING Luke 10:38-42

³⁸ Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house.

³⁹ And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.

⁴⁰ But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.

⁴¹ And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:

⁴² But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

Happy new week Beloved, kindly share these life-changing messages, prayers, and declarations with the precious people around you. 

OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2023 MESSAGE

Intimacy with God should be your greatest heart’s desire.

The desire for power to work miracles must be secondary compared to the desire to be intimate with Him.

Believe me honestly, if you focus on intimacy with God, signs and wonders will follow effortlessly.

In Luke 10:19-20, after Jesus had given His disciples authority over all the powers of the enemy, He told them not to rejoice in that fact, but rather that their names were written in Heaven.

God prefers for you to be close to Him than that you have power to do His work.

In our Bible reading for today, when Jesus went to visit the two sisters, Martha was occupied with serving Him, while Mary sat at His feet, spending quality time with Him.

Martha thought she was doing the right thing and told Jesus to instruct her sister to join her, but He told her that Mary had done the one needful thing, which is to spend time at His feet.

He said further, “Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”

Someone can take a position in Church away from you or even deprive you of the opportunity to serve God in a particular area, but no one can take your intimacy with God away from you.

That is what you should guide more than anything else. According to Jesus Christ Himself, that is the one needful thing.

When Jesus was on the cross, in great pain, being mocked by people who hated Him, He kept hanging on to life.

When He no longer felt the presence of God and at that point, even with all the pain, He cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46-50).

He bore all the pain and shame, but could not bear to be separated from God.

Beloved, Intimacy with God must be your priority, above all else. God desires to build intimacy with his children.

He is seeking those who will worship him in Spirit and in truth (John 4:24) and not just those who are seeking what they can get from him.

 

OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2023 REFLECTION

Intimacy with God must be to you as breath is to your lungs.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2023 HYMN

RCCG HYMN 7: I Am Thine O Lord

¹ I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

² Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine. [Refrain]

³ Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend! [Refrain]

⁴ There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea;
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee. [Refrain]

OPEN HEAVEN 4 DECEMBER 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CORINTHIANS 5-9

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 14)

TOPIC: STRENGTH IN QUIETNESS

OPENING PRAYER:

Dear God, help me to be slow to speak.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for previous week.

TODAY’S LESSON

BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 10:19-21

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

MEMORY VERSE: James 3:2

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

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INTRODUCTION

Words are powerful and can make or mar (Proverbs 6:2). Words can save or put one in trouble.

It takes forte, maturity, and self-discipline to be a person of few words (spoken in wisdom). Therefore, being in a rush to speak always is a sign of weakness and foolishness.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach students that there is strength in quietness.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

a. Understand the disadvantages of ‘running one’s mouth’

b. Know how to be “slow to speak.”

c. Discover the benefits of quietness.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

a. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, do class activities and assignment.

b. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, mark attendance and assignment.

c. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson, and give an assignment to the students

TEXT REVIEW: Proverbs 10:19-21

The above text discourages excessive talk and rates highly a controlled tongue in clear terms that:

i. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. V19.

ii. What does the text say about:

a. the tongue of the just? ……………….. V20a.

b. the heart of the wicked? ………………. V20b.

c. the lips of the righteous? …………. V21a.

d. fools? …………………… .V21b.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline of teaching time.

OUTLINES:

1. THE FOOL’S MOUTH

2. SLOW TO SPEAK AND ITS

1. THE FOOL’S MOUTH

A. The teacher should explain the following truths about a fool:

i. A fool is a person who acts unwisely or imprudently.

ii. One of the downfalls of a fool is his mouth which is very quick to expressions.

iii. According to Proverbs 18:7, a fool’s is his destruction and his rash words are a trap to his own soul.

B. The nature of a fool among others is such that:

i. No bridle is employed to keep the mouth shut and to speak only when necessary.

ii. A fool’s mouth is used to engage in ceaseless and unprofitable arguments (Proverbs 18:6) which may end up in a fight.

iii. The mouth of a fool runs without control thus bringing about restlessness (Proverbs 17:28).

C. A fool is not trusted because of:

i. Irregularity in speech (Proverbs 19:1).

ii. A utters his entire mind (Proverbs 29:11).

iii. A fool believes he is always right and hates accountability.

D. The talk of a fool will destroy him because:

i. A fool does not take to instruction and rejects responsibilities (Ecclesiastes 10:12).

ii. A fool argues and expresses openly and thus cannot cease from strife (Proverbs 20:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The students should share with the class instances where they were quick to talk and the outcome.

2. BEING SLOW TO SPEAK AND ITS BENEFITS

A. Being slow to speak is never a sign of weakness. Apostle James, in the book of James 1:19, admonishes everyone to be slow to speak.

In order to be slow to speak, we must learn to do the following:

1. Think before talking (Proverbs 23:7; 29:20)

2. Choose and use words wisely (Proverbs 25:11).

3. Let our words be gracious (Colossians 4:6).

4. Avoid being rash with words and decisions (Proverbs 15:1; Acts 19:36).

5. Speak with wisdom (Psalm 37:30).

6. Talk less (Proverbs 15:28) and listen actively and attentively to others (Job 29:9-10).

7. Ask the Lord to set a guard at your mouth (Psalm 141:3; James 3:2).

B. Being slow to speak has a lot of benefits. For instance:

1. It shows we are knowledgeable (Proverbs 17:27; 15:2).

2. It depicts understanding (Proverbs 10:13; 17:28b) and the use of words (Proverbs 8:8).

3. If we are able to ‘bridle’ our tongues, we will command attention and respect (Proverbs 12:14).

4. Our words will be sound and seasoned (Titus 2:8; Proverbs 15:23).

5. We will avoid needless arguments, troubles, battles, and keep safe (Proverbs 13:3; 21:23).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The students should share any experience they were slow to speak and its outcome.

CONCLUSION: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

We can create unneeded tension if we are rash with our mouths. Relationships grow by listening actively and speaking slowly.

QUESTION

* Mention three characteristics of a fool’s mouth.

* Mention three benefits of being slow to speak.

EVALUATION:

What should be the right attitude of believers to talking?

CLOSING PRAYER:

God, help me to know when to talk and to be quiet in Jesus’ name.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Identify five Bible characters who made hasty decisions and these landed them in trouble. Give a Bible reference for each point(2×5=10 marks).

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 14)

TOPIC: STRENGTH IN QUIETNESS

BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 10:19-21

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

MEMORY VERSE: James 3:2

For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.

Open Heaven 3 December 2023 Sunday: The Key To Multiplication

INTRODUCTION

Words are powerful and can make or mar (Proverbs 6:2). Words can save or put one in trouble.

It takes forte, maturity, and self-discipline to be a person of few words (spoken in wisdom). Therefore, being in a rush to speak always is a sign of weakness and foolishness.

OUTLINES:

1. THE FOOL’S MOUTH

2. SLOW TO SPEAK AND ITS

1. THE FOOL’S MOUTH

A fool is a person who acts unwisely or imprudently. However, one of the downfalls of a fool is his which is very quick to expressions.

According Proverbs 18:7, a fool’s mouth is his destruction and his rash words are a trap to his soul. This is because no bridle is employed to keep the shut and to speak when necessary.

A fool’s mouth is used to engage in ceaseless and unprofitable arguments (Proverbs 18:6) which may end up in a fight.

The mouth of a fool runs without control thus bringing about restlessness (Proverbs 17:28).

A fool is not trusted because of irregularity in speech (Proverbs 19:1).

A fool utters his entire mind (Proverbs 29:11) because he believes he is always right hates accountability.

The talk of will destroy him because he does not take to instruction and rejects responsibilities (Ecclesiastes 10:12).

A fool argues and expresses openly and thus cannot cease from strife (Proverbs 20:3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

The students should share with the class instances where they were quick to talk and the outcome.

2. BEING SLOW TO SPEAK AND ITS BENEFITS

Being slow to speak is never a sign of weakness. Apostle James, in the book of James 1:19, admonishes everyone to be slow to speak.

To be slow to speak, we must learn to do the following:

1. Think before talking (Proverbs 23:7; 29:20)

2. Choose and use words wisely (Proverbs 25:11).

3. Let our words be gracious (Colossians 4:6).

4. Avoid being rash with words and decisions (Proverbs 15:1; Acts 19:36).

5. Speak with wisdom (Psalm 37:30).

6. Talk less (Proverbs 15:28) and listen actively and attentively to others (Job 29:9-10).

7. Ask the Lord to set a guard at your mouth (Psalm 141:3; James 3:2).

Being slow to speak has a lot of benefits. For instance, it shows we are knowledgeable (Proverbs 17:27; 15:2).

Also, it depicts understanding (Proverbs 10:13; 17:28b) and the use of words (Proverbs 8:8).

If we are able to ‘bridle’ our tongues, we will command attention and respect (Proverbs 12:14).

Our words will be sound and seasoned (Titus 2:8; Proverbs 15:23).

We will avoid needless arguments, troubles, battles, and keep safe (Proverbs 13:3; 21:23).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

The students should share any experience they were slow to speak and its outcome.

CONCLUSION: RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

We can create unneeded tension if we are rash with our mouths. Relationships grow by listening actively and speaking slowly.

QUESTION

* Mention three characteristics of a fool’s mouth.

* Mention three benefits of being slow to speak.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Identify five Bible characters who made hasty decisions and these landed them in trouble. Give a Bible reference for each point(2×5=10 marks).

RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 14)

TOPIC: “GLOSSA”

OPENING PRAYER:

Dear Lord, open my heart to understand the benefits of speaking in an unknown tongue.

TODAY’S LESSON

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 19:1-6

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

² He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

³ And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.

⁴ Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

⁵ When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

⁶ And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 14:2 (KJV)

he that speaketh in an unknown not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”

Open Heaven 3 December 2023 Sunday: The Key To Multiplication

INTRODUCTION

“Glossa” is a Greek word meaning an unknown tongue. According to Jesus Christ, the ability to speak with new tongues shall be one of the signs that follow those who believe in Him (Mark 16:17).

While believers receive the Holy Spirit at the point of conversion (Acts 2:38), they are expected to continue to thirst and hunger for the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:29).

The ability to speak in an unknown tongue is one of the outward (physical) evidence of the overflow of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer (Acts 2:4).

In this lesson, we shall attempt to some of the puzzling questions about speaking in an tongue and its benefits.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To study concept of in unknown tongue.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

a. Understand the of the unknown tongue.

b. Discover the benefits of speaking in an unknown tongue.

TEXT REVIEW: Acts 19:1-6

A. Paul engaged the disciples he discovered at Ephesus in a about the Holy Ghost

baptism. v1.

Question 1: ……………… V2a

Response: ………………… V2b.

Question 2: ………………. V3a.

Response: …………………. V3b.

B. Paul explained that …………… V4.

C. Having listened to Paul, ………….. V5.

D. i…………………………….. V6a.

ii. ……………………………….. V6b.

iii. ……………………………….. V6c.

Teachers should fill in the gaps from the passage during the preview exercise.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

OUTLINES:

1. SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

2. BENEFITS OF SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

1. SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

A. The ability to speak in an unknown tongue, as well as the gift of diverse kinds of tongues, is given by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4).

i. It is distinctive of the present Holy Spirit dispensation and it began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-5).

ii. It is not to be bought with money or learned (Acts 8:18-20)

iii. Every believer is expected to speak in an unknown tongue as evidence of the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:1-6).

B. When a believer speaks in an unknown tongue:

i. He speaks mysteries (unto God) which cannot be understood by men (1 Corinthians 14:2),

ii. God can speak, however, through one with the gift of diverse kinds of tongues to men with interpretations where necessary (Acts 2:4-6).

iii. Speaking in an unknown tongue is for self-edification (1 Corinthians 14:4).

iv. It should be engaged in regularly (1 Corinthians 14:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students mention instances in the Bible where the gift of the unknown tongue was foretold.

2. BENEFITS OF SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

Teachers should let students mention some of the benefits they have derived from speaking in an unknown tongue and guide them with the under-listed.

The following are some of the benefits of speaking in an unknown tongue:

1. It improves a believer’s prayer life: The supernatural ability to communicate with God effectively and intercede others well (Romans. 8:26; 1 Corinthians 14:2).

2. Self-edification: it stirs up a believer’s faith (Jude 20).

3. It is a means of yielding our tongue to God. No man can tame the tongue but God (James. 3:8). By the Holy Spirit, the whole body can change, including the tongue.

4. It a weapon of spiritual warfare (1 Corinthians 14:2).

5. It assists believers to sing, praise, and give thanks to God (1 Corinthians 14:15).

6. It confuses the enemy (1 Corinthians 14:2).

7. It enhances boldness. (Acts 4:13).

8. It sanctifies. (1 Corinthians 6:11).

9. It strengthens us from the inner man. Corinthians 14:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should narrate the experience of how they began to speak in tongues. Those who are yet to speak should take time to ask the Lord for it.

CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

Speaking in an unknown tongue is a fulfilment of the promise of God and it is for all believers to fully tap into the benefits irrespective of their church denominations, or nations.

EVALUATION:

Write five (5) benefits of you speaking in an unknown tongue. (2×5=10 marks).

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, fill me to overflow with your Holy Spirit in Jesus’ name.

RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Write five (5) benefits of you speaking in an unknown tongue. (2×5=10 marks).

TOPIC: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Memory Verse: 1 John 4:8

“He that loveth not knoweth not God, for God is love.”

Bible Text: 1 John 3:1-3

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

² Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

³ And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

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LESSON INTRODUCTION

Unconditional love simply means love without strings attached. Love you offered freely and want nothing more than the happiness of others.

In John 3:16, bible says God loves us unconditionally by releasing His son to pay the penalty for sin we committed.

Every believer should follow the example of our Saviour Jesus as He died for the world in order to win it.

AGAPE

Agape means Fatherly love of God for humans. This type of love is selfless, unconditional and sacrificing – John 3:16.

Characteristics of Agape.

i. It suffers long. It is always patient with others.

ii. It fulfil it’s other’s needs above their own needs.

iii. It does not make others uncomfortable.

iv. It does not envy neither is it jealous of other’s success or progress.

v. It does not think evil of anyone.

vi. It endures patiently until God responds.

vii. Ithopes for good things to happen through other people.

viii. It never fails.

ix. Itbelieves all things.

x. It is kind, not harsh in action and attitude.

WHAT CANLOVE DO?

• Love is an intense feeling of affection and care towards another person. Before we look at what love can do, let us check What unconditional love really looks like
• No strings attached. Loving someone unconditionally means that there are no ulterior motives.
• Jesus’ love brings support to the believer – Joln 11:35-44.
• Jesus honours believers’ requests. So, as believers we can request for Christ’s help – Matthews 8:13.
• Jesus takes care of our tough times through His kind act – Luke 7:11-15.
• Jesus’ love takes care of all doubts and struggles – Luke 1:37.

WHAT CAN LOVE DO?

It covers multitude of sin – 1 Peter 4:8.

It can grant all your request or demand – John 3: 16.

It can unleash unmerited favour – Esther 2:17.

It brings correction not abandonment – Proverbs 3:12.

It does wrong to no one – Romans 13:10.

CONCLUSION: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

Agape love does not come from good intentions. It is a by-product of salvation. For your Christianity to be fully affirmed, your life of unconditional love must be attested.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, please help us to remain Yours forever in Jesus name.
2. Pray for new converts that God’s love will keep them standing to the end.
3. Father, bind the entire RCCG family with the cord of unconditional
4. Father, please let unconditional love truly reign in the body of
5. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

Show unconditional love to someone this week.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: I will love thee, O Lord, my strength – Psalms 18:1.

TUESDAY: Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul and mind.

WEDNESDAY: Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you – Luke 6:27.

THURSDAY: The greatest power that mankind could ever achieve is the power of unconditional love.

FRIDAY: God’s unconditional love will never request for payment.

SATURDAY: Unconditional love is not act of foolishness but act of His fullness.

TOPIC: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

Open Heaven 3 December 2023 Sunday: The Key To Multiplication

Opening Prayer:

Father, please help me to love You with my soul, spirit and heart.

Previous Knowledge:

Leader should ask members to evaluate activity of last week as assigned at the end of the first quarter.

TODAY’S LESSON

Memory Verse: 1 John 4:8

“He that loveth not knoweth not God, for God is love.”

Bible Text: 1 John 3:1-3

Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.

² Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

³ And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.

Lesson Introduction:

Unconditional love simply means love without strings attached. Love you offered freely and want nothing more than the happiness of others.

In John 3:16, bible says God loves us unconditionally by releasing His son to pay the penalty for sin we committed.

Every believer should follow the example of our Saviour Jesus as He died for the world in order to win it.

LEADER’S DIARY

Lesson Aim:

To make believers understand what agape or unconditional love is and what love can do.

Teaching Objectives:

At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:

• know what agape love is.
• know what love can do.

Text Review: 1 John 3:1-3

• It is a divine privilege to be called God’s children.
• The world is yet to know the value we carry as children of God.
• When Christ comes, we will be like Him.
• Having this blessing as God’s children will keep us pure just like
  Christ.

Teaching Method:

Use discussion method.

Time Management:

Share the teaching time using the suggested time schedule.

Lesson Outline One: AGAPE

Agape means Fatherly love of God for humans. This type of love is selfless, unconditional and sacrificing – John 3:16.

Characteristics of Agape.

i. It suffers long. It is always patient with others.

ii. It fulfil it’s other’s needs above their own needs.

iii. It does not make others uncomfortable.

iv. It does not envy neither is it jealous of other’s success or progress.

v. It does not think evil of anyone.

vi. It endures patiently until God responds.

vii. Ithopes for good things to happen through other people.

viii. It never fails.

ix. Itbelieves all things.

x. It is kind, not harsh in action and attitude.

Lesson Outline Two: WHAT CANLOVE DO?

• Love is an intense feeling of affection and care towards another person. Before we look at what love can do, let us check What unconditional love really looks like
• No strings attached. Loving someone unconditionally means that there are no ulterior motives.
• Jesus’ love brings support to the believer – Joln 11:35-44.
• Jesus honours believers’ requests. So, as believers we can request for Christ’s help – Matthews 8:13.
• Jesus takes care of our tough times through His kind act – Luke 7:11-15.
• Jesus’ love takes care of all doubts and struggles – Luke 1:37.

WHAT CAN LOVE DO?

It covers multitude of sin – 1 Peter 4:8.

It can grant all your request or demand – John 3: 16.

It can unleash unmerited favour – Esther 2:17.

It brings correction not abandonment – Proverbs 3:12.

It does wrong to no one – Romans 13:10.

Activity:

Mention Biblical characters who showed unconditional love during their earthly sojourn.

SUMMARY:

But I lavish my love on those who love me and obey my commands, even for thousand generations – Exodus 20:6.

CONCLUSION: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

Agape love does not come from good intentions. It is a by-product of salvation. For your Christianity to be fully affirmed, your life of unconditional love must be attested.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, please help us to remain Yours forever in Jesus name.
2. Pray for new converts that God’s love will keep them standing to the end.
3. Father, bind the entire RCCG family with the cord of unconditional
4. Father, please let unconditional love truly reign in the body of
5. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADERS MANUAL 3 DECEMBER 2023

Show unconditional love to someone this week.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: I will love thee, O Lord, my strength – Psalms 18:1.

TUESDAY: Thou shall love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, soul and mind.

WEDNESDAY: Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you – Luke 6:27.

THURSDAY: The greatest power that mankind could ever achieve is the power of unconditional love.

FRIDAY: God’s unconditional love will never request for payment.

SATURDAY: Unconditional love is not act of foolishness but act of His fullness.

SUNDAY: Put off the earthly and put on the heavenly – Eph. 4:22-24.

RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 3 DECEMBER 2023 (LESSON 14)

TOPIC: “GLOSSA”

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BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts 19:1-6

And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

² He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

³ And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.

⁴ Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

⁵ When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

⁶ And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 14:2 (KJV)

he that speaketh in an unknown not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.”

Open Heaven 3 December 2023 Sunday: The Key To Multiplication

INTRODUCTION

“Glossa” is a Greek word meaning an unknown tongue. According to Jesus Christ, the ability to speak with new tongues shall be one of the signs that follow those who believe in Him (Mark 16:17).

While believers receive the Holy Spirit at the point of conversion (Acts 2:38), they are expected to continue to thirst and hunger for the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Luke 24:29).

The ability to speak in an unknown tongue is one of the outward (physical) evidence of the overflow of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer (Acts 2:4).

In this lesson, we shall attempt to some of the puzzling questions about speaking in an tongue and its benefits.

OUTLINES:

1. SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

2. BENEFITS OF SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

1. SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

The ability to speak in an unknown tongue, as well as the gift of diverse kinds of tongues, is given by the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4).

It is distinctive of the present Holy Spirit dispensation and it began with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-5).

It is not to be bought with money or learned (Acts 8:18-20)

Every believer is expected to speak in an unknown tongue as evidence of the infilling of the Holy Spirit (Acts 19:1-6).

When a believer speaks in an unknown tongue, he speaks mysteries (unto God) which cannot be understood by men (1 Corinthians 14:2),

However, God can speak, however, through one with the gift of diverse kinds of tongues to men with interpretations where necessary (Acts 2:4-6).

Speaking in an unknown tongue is for self-edification (1 Corinthians 14:4) and it should be engaged in regularly (1 Corinthians 14:18).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Students mention instances in the Bible where the gift of the unknown tongue was foretold.

2. BENEFITS OF SPEAKING IN AN UNKNOWN TONGUE

The following are some of the benefits of speaking in an unknown tongue:

1. It improves a believer’s prayer life: The supernatural ability to communicate with God effectively and intercede others well (Romans. 8:26; 1 Corinthians 14:2).

2. Self-edification: it stirs up a believer’s faith (Jude 20).

3. It is a means of yielding our tongue to God. No man can tame the tongue but God (James. 3:8). By the Holy Spirit, the whole body can change, including the tongue.

4. It a weapon of spiritual warfare (1 Corinthians 14:2).

5. It assists believers to sing, praise, and give thanks to God (1 Corinthians 14:15).

6. It confuses the enemy (1 Corinthians 14:2).

7. It enhances boldness. (Acts 4:13).

8. It sanctifies. (1 Corinthians 6:11).

9. It strengthens us from the inner man. Corinthians 14:4).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Students should narrate the experience of how they began to speak in tongues. Those who are yet to speak should take time to ask the Lord for it.

CONCLUSION: RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 3 DECEMBER 2023

Speaking in an unknown tongue is a fulfilment of the promise of God and it is for all believers to fully tap into the benefits irrespective of their church denominations, or nations.

QUESTION

* Give reasons believers should speak in an unknown tongue.

* Mention four benefits of speaking in an unknown tongue.

FURTHER READING

SUN: Acts. 4:31.

MON: Jas. 3:8

TUES: 1Cor. 14:4

WED: Mk. 16:17

THURS 1 Cor. 14:3

FRI: Acts. 26:18

SAT: Acts 19:6.

RCCG YAYA SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH 3 DECEMBER 2023 ASSIGNMENT

Write five (5) benefits of you speaking in an unknown tongue. (2×5=10 marks).