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Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Friday, November 1st, 2019) -

*Poison to Devourers*

Special Note:
These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one the numerous disciples of Christ, under his ministry, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, about 5years ago,(effective January 1st, 2015), to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.

Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.

If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus name, I pray."

Prayer Points:

1.Thank You, Father, for all the battles You have fought and won on my behalf, and for the grace to see the beginning of another new month.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, go ahead of me this month, and make every crooked path straight, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, when the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, shall come upon me to eat up my flesh, let them stumble and fall, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, deliver me from the hands of the wicked powers of this world, in Jesus' name.

6.I soak myself in the blood of Jesus, and I decree that no weapon fashioned against me or any of my children, shall prosper, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, make me coals of fire in the hands of my enemies; and, make my life too hot for the enemies to handle, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, arise, and fight against those who are fighting with me, and contend with them that are contending with me, and save my children, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, feed them that oppress me with their own flesh; and let them be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, let all flesh know that You, the Lord, is my Saviour and my Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, with my eyes, let me see your reward upon all those who rose up against me, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, please protect me from all devourers, and cause me to live in peace and good health, for the remaining days of my life, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and give him resounding and all round victory, over all his adversaries, in Jesus' name.

14.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

15.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.

16.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
17.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
18.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens daily devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.
*Happy New Month!!!

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this...

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.””

John‬ ‭8:32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, as we believe and hold on to the TRUTH, may we be set free from the works of darkness in Jesus’ Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Thursday, October 31, 2019) -

*You Must Die Empty!*

Special Note:
These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one his numerous disciples, for Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, about 5years ago, (effective January 1st, 2015), to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.

Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.

If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray."

Prayer Points:

1.Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and for Your pleasure and purpose.

2.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for all the gifts and talents You have endowed me with, to enable me fulfill my destiny.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let the purpose for which I was born and born again, be fulfilled in my life and destiny, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, empower me to fight the good fight of faith and to finish my course, here on earth, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, please, let me never die without fulfilling my destiny; let me never go down to the grave with my gifts, talents and ideas, unused and untapped, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let every satanic roadblock and limitation against the fulfilment of my purpose and destiny be dismantled and lifted, today, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, let me finish well and strong, in Jesus' name.

9.Lord Jesus, when You shall come for the elect, count me worthy to go with You and let me be rewarded with the crown of righteousness.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; and let every tongue that rises against him and his ministry be condemned till eternity, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in JesJesus'us name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?”” Genesis‬ ‭3:1‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, grant unto us the wisdom to outsmart and overcome every move that is meant to pitch us against Your Word in Jesus Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Wednesday, October 30, 2019) -

*The Blessings of CSR*

Disclaimer: These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his numerous disciples for Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, about 5years ago,(effective January 1st, 2015), to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.
Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds. If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

"Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray."

Prayer Points:

1.Thank You, Father, for where You started with me, for where I am, and for where You are taking me; and, thank You, for blessing me with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places, in Christ Jesus.

2.Thank You, Father, for Your unfailing love and promises over my life and destiny; and for all the people You have used to get me to where I am today.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, please, give me a heart of pity, compassion and love for the poor and the less privileged, around me, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let me never block my ears to the cry of the poor, so that, whenever I cry to You for help, You will hear me, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, please, give me the grace to help those that I have the capacity to help, who are still struggling to find their feet in life, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let me not lag behind in the efforts of the church to put smiles on the faces of the poor and the needy, through the Christian Social Responsibility program, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, put into my hands, the seeds that I will sow, regularly, into the lives of the poor, the needy and the vulnerable, around me and in our society, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please restore to Your Church the spirit of caring, sharing and love, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; grant him more wisdom, grace and the anointing, to take Your church to its next level of exploits and breakthroughs, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Tuesday, October 29, 2019) -

*The Flourishing*

1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for firmly planting me in Your vineyard.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, let every spirit of laziness and procrastination in my life, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, release upon my life the spirit of diligence and profitable hard work, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, count me worthy and single me out for Your mercy and compassion, and let all things work together for my good, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, release upon my life Your uncommon favour, and let men, women and even, children go out of their way to favour me, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let Your blessings that maketh rich without adding sorrow, enter into my labours, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, empower me to be diligent in all my business endeavors and undertakings, and cause me to stand before kings and not before mean men, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please, put an end to every unprofitable struggle and hard Work in my life, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, cause me to flourish like the palm tree and grow like the ceder in Lebanon, in the very office that You have placed me, in Your vineyard, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and let all the good works You have accomplished through his hands, endure forever, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

13.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.

14.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
15.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; Deuteronomy 7:9 KJV

Pray this...

Father, make your Covenant of unmerited with me and my household this season in Jesus Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Monday, October 28, 2019) -

*God First*

1.I worship and adore You, my Father; You are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the ending; You're He who is, and who was, and who is to come; You're the Almighty.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, please, order my steps in Your word and let not any iniquity have dominion over me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, give me the grace to seek You first and Your righteousness, and as I do, let all other things that I need in life, be added unto me, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, help me to follow Your foot prints and walk patiently at Your pace, and not ahead of You, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, go ahead of me and straighten every crooked path, and dismantle every satanic road block, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, empower me to trust in You with all my heart;
Iet me never lean on my own understanding, that You may direct my path in life, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, help me to seek Your counsel and direction, in all things, first, before taking or embarking on any decision, project or assignment, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please help me to recognise and be guided by Your footprints in every situation I am faced with in life, in Jesus’ Name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A. Adeboye, grant him divine health and let him never become a liability to anyone, spiritually, financial and physically, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this...

And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the LORD before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy. Exodus 33:19 KJV

Pray this...

Father, this new week single me and my household out for unmerited Mercy in Jesus Name!

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADER'S MANUAL

LESSON NINE (09)

SUNDAY 27TH OF OCTOBER, 2019

*TOPIC: THE JOY OF VICTORY*

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 and 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

*SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE*
Opening Prayer - 10 minutes
Praise and Worship - 10 minutes
Testimonies - 10 minutes
Bible Discussion - 15 minutes
General Prayers - 15 minutes
Others - 10 minutes
Questions & Answer
Welcoming New Members
Announcements
Offering,House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
*TOTAL - 60 MINUTES (1HOUR)*

*PRAYER POINT*:
Father, please give me all round victory all days of my Life.

*BIBLE PASSAGE*: Exodus 15:1-11

1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I will sing unto the LORD, for He hath triumphed gloriously: the horse and his rider hath He thrown into the sea.

2 The LORD is my strength and song, and He is become my salvation: He is my God, and I will prepare Him an habitation; My father's God, and I will exalt Him.

3 The LORD is a man of war: the LORD is His name.

4 Pharaoh's chariots and his host hath He cast into the sea: his chosen captains also are drowned in the Red sea.

5 The depths have covered them: they sank into the bottom as a stone.

6 Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power: Thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.

7 And in the greatness of Thine excellency Thou hast overthrown them that rose up against Thee: Thou sentest forth Thy wrath, which consumed them as stubble.

8 And with the blast of Thy nostrils the waters were gathered together, the floods stood upright as an heap, and the depths were congealed in the heart of the sea.

9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.

10 Thou didst blow with Thy wind, the sea covered them: they sank as lead in the mighty waters.

11 Who is like unto Thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like Thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?

*INTRODUCTION*:
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, victory is defined as ´the overcoming of an enemy or antagonist (opponent)´. The same dictionary also defines it as ´achievement of mastery or success in a struggle or endeavour against odds or difficulties.´
Victory which ordinarily means the defeat of one´s enemy or problem is undoubtedly a positive phenomenon that brings so much joy and should be desired by everyone. May the Lord, who is strong and mighty in battle, grant us all-round victory in our christian journey in Jesus name. Amen.

*MEMORY VERSE*:
“And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.” – 1 Samuel 18:6

*TEXT REVIEW*: Exodus 15:1-11

i. Singing melodious/new songs is a sign of victory
ii. It is God that gives victory.
iii. You can have all round victory when you Give Glory to God
iv. God can give you victory over and over again
v. Victory never walks alone.

*LESSON OUTLINE*

*WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF VICTORY?*

1. Whenever there is victory, it comes with so much joy and celebration – Exodus 15:20-21; 1Samuel 18:6; 1Kings 1:40; 1Chronicles 12:40

2. There would be new songs. The ecstasy of victory brings new lyrics, new compositions, new songs, new tunes and harmonious melodies – 1Samuel 2:1-2

3. New poems will emerge – 1 Samuel 2:3-10; Luke 1:46-55

4. The constant fear of defeat is banished – 1 Samuel 17:9-11; 17:23-24; 17:51-53

5. It brings comfort to the hitherto comfortless and sorrowful – 1 Samuel 1:7-10; 1:19-20; 2:1-2; 2:21

6. Complete restoration. There is full recovery of everything the enemy must have stolen – 1 Samuel 30:18

7. Victory brings spoils of war. These are the properties or valuable belongings of your enemy, that are now naturally yours by conquest – 1 Samuel 30:20; 30:26-31; 2Chronicles 20:25

8. There are additional rewards attached to victory – 1 Samuel 17:25-27; 1Timothy 4:8; James 1:12; 1Peter 5:4; 1Thessalonican 2:19.

*SUMMARY*:
It is God's desire for us to be victorious because He wants us to live on earth in Joy.

*CONCLUSION*:
While there is shame, humiliation and sorrow in the camp of the defeated; conversely there is so much joy and celebration throughout the land of the victors. No doubt victory is desirable as it is glorious. 1 Corinthians 9:25

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, thank You for the victory enjoyed by the church over the gates of hell. Matthew 16:18
2. O Lord of hosts, change all my defeats to victory and never let me suffer defeat again in my life in Jesus name.
3. I command and compel my enemies to give me seven fold restoration of everything they have stolen from me in Jesus' name. Proverbs 6:31
4. Acts 8:5-8. Father, as RCCG launches deeper into the enemies´ strongholds, give us total victory and let there be so much joy in the land.
5.Father, crown our christian journey with victory and let us finish strong and well in Jesus name.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

*MONDAY*: Romans 8:37 – Father, in all battles of my life, please give me victory without a fight.

*TUESDAY*: Romans 8:14 – Father, please give me the power to be able to surrender myself wholly to you, so that I can enjoy the benefits of being one of Your children..

*WEDNESDAY*: John 16:33 – Father, please let all members of my House Fellowship Centre experience the joy of victory.

*THURSDAY*: Acts 2:1-4; Acts 1:8 – Father, release power from heaven to make every member of RCCG worldwide to experience joy of victory.

*FRIDAY*: Matthew 12:20 – Mighty Father, please do not stop until You turn all my travails to victories .

*SATURDAY*: Revelation 3:21 – Father, please make me an overcomer.

*SUNDAY*: 1Corintheans 15:25 – Father, please reign supreme in my life.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Sunday, October 27, 2019) -

*Diligence Has Its Rewards*

1.I worship You, faithful Father, because Your word is forever settled in heaven, and Your faithfulness is unto all generation.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, release upon my life, the spirit of diligence and profitable hard work, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, empower me to live and measure up to Your standards, and make me fruitful and productive, in all good works, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let every spirit of procrastination and laziness in my life, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, give me the grace to be faithful in all my services to You, and let me serve, not with eyes service, but as unto You and not unto man, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let me receive the voice of commendation and be rewarded for all my labours, in Your vineyard, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, establish me in all good works, and let me never stand before mean men, but before kings, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, strengthen my hands to be diligent in all I do, and don’t let me lose my reward, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, open the book of remembrance for me, and let all my labours of love come up to You, as a memorial, today, and let me be adequately rewarded, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, when I shall stand before Your throne of judgement, please, don't let me be found wanting, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, uphold and reward him for all his labours of love, in Your vineyard, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

14.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.

15.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
16.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
17.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT'S MANUAL
LESSON NINE
SUNDAY 27TH OCTOBER 2019

TOPIC: DYNAMICS OF GRACE (PART 2)

*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 old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

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

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

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

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

MEMORY VERSE: "Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear". -- Hebrews 12:28

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2CORINTHIANS 8:6-9

2 Corinthians:8.6
So we urged Titus, that as he had begun, so he would also complete this grace in you as well.
2 Corinthians:8.7
But as you abound in everything -- in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all diligence, and in your love for us -- [see] that you abound in this grace also.
2 Corinthians:8.8
I speak not by commandment, but I am testing the sincerity of your love by the diligence of others.
2 Corinthians:8.9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His might become rich.

INTRODUCTION:
In addition to the description of 'Grace' given in the previous lesson, grace can also be referred to as the divine influence in a human heart which reflects on the outside. It produces favour, beauty, goodwill, loveliness and ability. It increases as one grows in the knowledge of God's word (2Peter 3:18). We shall, therefore, consider the various dimensions of grace mentioned in the Bible as well as some actions that can be taken with or against grace.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Dimensions Of Grace
2. What You Can do With/Against Grace

DIMENSIONS OF GRACE

The Bible talks about grace in various dimensions. For instance, we have common grace (Psalm 145:9; Matthew 5:45), saving grace (Ephesians 2:4-9: Titus 2:11), abundant grace (2Corinthians 4:15), sanctifying grace (Titus 2:12; 1John 2:15-16), sustaining grace (Romans 6:14; Jude 1:24-25) supernatural/enabling grace (Philippians 4:13; Luke 1:37) service /gifting grace (Romans 12:6; Ephesians 4:7) sufficient grace (2Corinthians 9:8; 1Peter 5:10) victorious grace (1Samuel 17:36-37) sacrificial giving grace (Genesis 22:9-10; 2Corinthians 12:15), great grace (Acts 4:33), eternal grace (1Corinthians 9:27), etc.
The key to access and operate at any of these levels or dimensions of grace lies in the degree of one's connection with Christ from whom all grace originates and the desire to grow in Him (John 15:5; Philippians 4:13; 2Peter 3:18).

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH/AGAINST GRACE

There are lots of benefits that a believer can derive from grace apart from salvation. Grace can impart great blessings (Psalm 84:11). It also impart faith (Acts 18:27). In addition, it makes one God's elect (Romans 11:5-6), gives boldness (1Corinthians 15:10), calls believers to the ministry (Galatians 1:15), helps render acceptable service (Hebrews 12:28), gives seasoning to speech (Colossians 4:6), gives strength (2Timothy 2:1), helps in times of need (Hebrews 4:16) and can bring hope (2Thessalonians 2:16), among others.
However, it is possible to do the following against grace:

i. Receive grace in vain (2Corinthians 6:1).

ii. Frustrate grace in one's life (Galatians 2:21).

iii. Fall from grace (Galatians 1:6-8; 5:4).

iv. Fail of the grace of God (Hebrews 12:15).

v. Turn grace into lasciviousness (Jude 4).

vi. Sin in spite of grace (Romans 6:1).

vii. Reject grace through pride (James 4:6).

CONCLUSION
Every believer must aspire to grow in grace (2Peter 3:18). It is a dangerous thing to abuse grace despite its benefits.

QUESTIONS
1. State the dimensions of Grace you know.
2. What can you do with/against grace?

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Saturday, October 26, 2019) -

*I Will Promote You*

1.I worship and adore You, my Father, because promotion does not come from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south, but from Your throne of grace.

2.I worship and thank You, my Father, for being my shield, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, arise, paralyse and crush every opposition, from the pit of hell against my promotion, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, I am tired of the valley, please, create a space and vacancy for me at the top; in Jesus' name.

6.Father, nullify and override every malicious, bias, and evil recommendations, that has kept me under for years, because this is my season of promotion, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, You are the One, who can do exceedingly, above all that we ask; please, promote me beyond my own wildest expectations, in the spiritual and physical realm, above all my mates and peers, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, grant me accelerated promotion that will confound and put to shame, all my adversaries, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, lift up my head above those who have been looking down on me, and make me ruler over all my adversaries and mockers, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, let every plot and gang up against my well-being and promotion, be scattered, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, remove from position of authority and power, every man or woman, that is opposed to my promotion, and replace him or her, with someone, who is willing to be used to actualise Your Will, in my life, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, let all protocols, rules and criteria be suspended, overlooked and overruled, as You did for Joseph, in order for me to be promoted, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, fight all his battles and make a way for him, where there seems to be no way, in Jesus' name.

14.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

15.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.

16.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
17.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
18.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

“And David enquired at the Lord, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop? shall I overtake them? And he answered him, Pursue: for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.”
‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭30:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, please grant unto us divine direction and guidance at every point and crossroad in our lives in Jesus Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Friday, October 25, 2019) -

*ANY EXPECTATIONS FROM GOD?*

1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul, and for Your unfailing promises over my life.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, let all my expectations in You, never be cut short, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, have compassion on me and deliver me completely from the hands of the wicked powers of this world, in Jesus' name.

5.I soak myself in the blood of Jesus and I decree, that no weapon fashioned against me shall prosper, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, let every weapon of accident, sickness or death, fashioned against me or any member of my family, in these 'ember' months, backfire upon those that fashion them, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, bless and prosper the works of my hands; don't let me ever wait for any human being before I will eat, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, send help to me, today, in Jesus name, because vain is the help of man.

9.Father, take me by Your grace, to that height and position of power, influence and prosperity, in life, that the enemies thought I could never attain, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, please, grant all my heart's desires, expectations and prayers, today, and take me by Your grace, to the place of my destiny fulfilment, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, scatter and disgrace every evil gathering and opposition from the pit of hell, against my life, destiny, ministry, well-being and progress in life, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, open the doors of Your prosperity for me; let me never be numbered among the poor, that will never cease in the land, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, let my latter end, beginning from now, be more glorious than my former, in Jesus' name.

14.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and grant all his heart's desires and expectations, today, in Jesus' name.

15.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

16.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.

17.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
18.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
19.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; The LORD will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold From those who walk uprightly.” Psalms‬ ‭84:11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, as we seek You and purpose to walk in Your ways oh Lord; please give us the grace to enjoy everything that You have given us; our health, families, peace and salvation of our soul in Jesus’ Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Thursday, October 24, 2019) -

*Be Unmovable*

1.Thank You, Father, for where You started with me, for where I am and for where You are taking me.

2.Thank You, Father, for all the battles You have fought and won on my behalf, in order for me to reach where I am today.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let me never be overcome by evil, but empower me to overcome evil, with good, in Jesus' name.

5.I declare and decree, that nothing shall separate me from the love of Christ; I receive divine strength to overcome tribulations, persecutions, and all other challenges of life and ministry, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, let every challenge in my life presently, be a stepping stone for my progress and breakthrough, financially, materially and spiritually, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let every enemy of the gospel in my life, ministry and family, be exposed, disgraced and paralysed, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, embolden me with Your Holy Spirit, and give me the mind of Christ to hold fort and lift up the banner of Your kingdom, in this perilous times, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, let the joy of the enemies over my life be cut short, and cause me to laugh last over all my enemies, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, strengthen me in my inner man, to be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in good works, knowing that my labours in You, are not in vain, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, please uphold Your Church in these trying period of the end-times, and let me not be numbered among those that will fall away from the truth, in Jesus' Name.

12.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and strengthen him to overcome every challenge and battle, from the pit of hell, against his life, family and ministry, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

14.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.

15.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
16.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
17.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

“how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, who went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him.”
‭‭Acts‬ ‭10:38‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, increase Your grace upon our lives to do good in Jesus Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Wednesday, October 23, 2019) -

*Praise Him*

1.I worship and adore You, my Father, for You are worthy to be praised, and You alone deserve to be worshipped.

2.Thank You, Father, for the grace and the privilege to be counted among the living today, for You're good, and Your mercy endureth, forever.

3.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.

4.Father, You are the Alpha and the Omega, my entire life and destiny are in Your hands; without You, I can do nothing.

5.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, please, never allow me to be too preoccupied with life's daily demands, as to forget to praise You, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, no matter what, let Your praise never cease in my mouth; please, empower me to praise You, every second, every minute, every hour, and everyday of my life, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, You are bigger than any problem that may be confronting me; please, empower me to praise You, in the midst of affliction and adversities of life, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, as I praise You today, send arrows of confusion into the midst of my enemies, and let them begin to fight and kill one another, in Jesus' name.

10.You that inhabit the praises of Your people, come and inhabit my praises and give me resounding victories over all my enemies and life's challenges, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, let praising You become my lifestyle from today, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and let Your praise never cease in his mouth, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

14.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.

15.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in JesJesus' name.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Tuesday, October 22, 2019) -

*Divine Encounter*

1.I worship and adore You, my Father, because with You all things are possible.

2.Thank You, Father, for the divine encounter with You, that saved my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.I take authority over demons, principalities and powers and I pull down every stronghold of the enemies in my life and destiny, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, grant me an encounter with You, today, that will change my life for good and take away forever, my shame, sorrow and reproach, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, in this wilderness of life, please, lead, guide and connect me with my destiny helpers, and take me to the place of my destiny fulfilment, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let me never become too familiar with Your miracles or take them for granted, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, give me the grace to always appreciate the least of Your favours and fill my heart with expectations of divine encounter with You, at all times, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please, give me a faith that could move mountains and at the end of my sojourn here on earth, please, count me worthy to reign forever with You, in Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye and uphold him by Your right hand of righteousness, till the end, by Your grace, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this...

“You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!” Isaiah‬ ‭26:3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Pray this...

Father, keep us in perfect peace and permit no one to trouble our peace in Jesus’ Name. Amen

RCCG HOUSE FELLOWSHIP LEADER'S MANUAL

LESSON EIGHT (08)

SUNDAY 20TH OF OCTOBER, 2019

*TOPIC: ENFORCING THE COVENANT OF DOMINION*

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 and 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

*SUGGESTED TIME SCHEDULE*
Opening Prayer - 10 minutes
Praise and Worship - 10 minutes
Testimonies - 10 minutes
Bible Discussion - 15 minutes
General Prayers - 15 minutes
Others - 10 minutes
Questions & Answer
Welcoming New Members
Announcements
Offering,House Fellowship Anthem & Closing Prayers.
*TOTAL - 60 MINUTES (1HOUR)*

*PRAYER POINT*:
Father, I take dominion over every area of life that I have been dominated

*BIBLE PASSAGE*: *Genesis1:26-28*

And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

27 So God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him; male and female created He them.

28 And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

*Genesis 1: 9:2-3*

9:2 And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.

3 Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.

*INTRODUCTION*:
´To dominate´ means to have authority and to be in charge of something. ´The covenant of dominion´ was the first covenant God had with man after creating man. What God said in Genesis 1:26-28 was not just a PROMISE but an ORDER that needs to be implemented or executed, hence the need to enforce it. To enforce means to keep something in force or to compel it to obey.

*MEMORY VERSE*:
“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” – Genesis 1:28

*TEXT REVIEW*: Genesis 1:26-28; 9:2-3

i. Dominion is the true nature of man and man was made to dominate.
ii. The Earth is the Lord but man was created to mine earth resources.
iii. You were not created to dominate over fellow men, but over your gift and Earth resources.
iv. Dominion is in you. Unleash it.

*LESSON OUTLINE*

*STEPS TO ENFORCE THE DOMINION COVENANT:*

1. Know the giver of the covenant
2. Understand the principles of dominion – John 15:1-5; John 15:16
3. Enter into the Covenant to receive the power – John 1:9
4. Work out the Covenant with fear and trembling by obeying all instructions; – not half obedience.
5. Live a life in the Spirit and be prayerful.

*SUMMARY*:
Exercise/Enforce dominion mandate through reliance on the Holy Spirit.

*CONCLUSION*:
Dominion is a covenant. There are steps or strategies that put dominion in place, when dominion is not manifested yet. Instead of having dominion, you are unfortunately subdued. Therefore take the steps from today and enter into your dominion to be and to remain indomitable.

*PRAYER POINTS*
1. Father, please open my eyes and let me take up my dominion blessings..
2. (Song): Holy Ghost do it again. Do it again in my life. Open my eyes to see Jesus sitteth upon the throne.
3. Father, every ignorance I have shown towards dominion in life, please begin to teach me by the Holy Ghost.
4. Father, I refuse to be subdued. From now, from today, help me to enforce my dominion covenant in Jesus name.
5. Every principality and power standing on my way to dominion, I command you to collapse NOW in Jesus name.

*GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK *

*MONDAY*: Matthew 6:27 – Without the giver of dominion, Dominion Covenant cannot be enforced.

*TUESDAY*: Romans 3:23; Isaiah 59:1 – Sin is a great barrier to enforce the Dominion Covenant, no matter how hard you try.

*WEDNESDAY*: Psalm 51:1-2; 1John 1:7 – Let the blood of Jesus wash away all sins that have subdued me in Jesus name.

*THURSDAY*: Acts 2:1-4; Acts 1:8 – Father, release power from heaven to make me become a terror to the enemy of my dominion life.

*FRIDAY*: Acts 1:8; Proverbs 11:30b – Mighty Father, ALL power belongs to You. Help me to begin to win souls for you.

*SATURDAY*: Matthew 11:28-30 – Father, break the yoke of flesh and let me live my life in the Spirit.

*SUNDAY*: Genesis 1:26-28 – Father, give me dominion over everything that seeks to subdue me.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Sunday, October 20, 2019) -

*Godly Leadership Principles*

1.I worship You, my Father, because You alone, deserve to be worshipped; You are the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the creator of the whole universe.

2.Thank You Jesus, for leaving all Your glory in heaven, to take the form of man, in order to deliver me from satanic oppression and show me the path of life.

3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let Your fire consume every spirit of arrogance, pride of position and abuse of power and authority, in my life and in the body of Christ, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let every spirit of selfishness and self-centeredness, in my life and in the body of Christ, be destroyed by Your fire, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, give me a heart of service and empower me to live what I preach, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, give me the grace never to lord it over Your flock, but to lead and serve them by personal example, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, let every plant You have not planted in my life and in Your church, be uprooted, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, impart in me, the leadership traits of Jesus Christ; let me never adopt or display traits of any tyrannical leader that I have been subjected to, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; and grant him more grace for greater works, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in JesJesus'us name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; Genesis 22:17 KJV

Pray this...

Father, this same month- give us the Grace to possess the gates of our enemies and recover back all our stolen Glory in Jesus Name

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT'S MANUAL
LESSON EIGHT
SUNDAY 20TH OCTOBER 2019

TOPIC: DYNAMICS OF GRACE (PART 1)

*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 old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

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

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

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

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

MEMORY VERSE: "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men." --Titus 2:11

BIBLE PASSAGE: EPHESIANS 2:4-10

Ephesians:2.4
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us,
Ephesians:2.5
even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved),
Ephesians:2.6
and raised [us] up together, and made [us] sit together in the heavenly [places] in Christ Jesus,
Ephesians:2.7
that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in [His] kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.
Ephesians:2.8
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; [it is] the gift of God,
Ephesians:2.9
not of works, lest anyone should boast.
Ephesians:2.10
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

INTRODUCTION:
The word translated 'Grace' in Hebrew is 'chen', which means to bend or stoop in kindness to another as a superior to an inferior (Genesis 6:. The Greek word for Grace is "charis" and has the idea of 'graciousness in manner, action or words' (Luke 4:22). It connotes something beyond the ordinary course of what can be expected and therefore commendable (1Corinthians 15:10). When used in reference to God, it is the benevolent action of Him stooping down to us in kindness to reach us in our needs and convey upon us a benefit. His grace has been termed 'unmerited favour' but it is more than an attitude of favour or mercy.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. Understanding Grace
2. How To Receive Grace

UNDERSTANDING GRACE

'Grace' connotes many things. It is often described as God's favour towards the unworthy or His benevolence on the undeserving (Romans 5:8-10) translated into action that releases the enabling power into our lives (1Corinthians 15:10). Grace signifies the gift bestowed upon man for salvation (Ephesians 2:8; Titus 2:11) and for service (Ephesians 3:7-8; 4:7). It is also a virtue to be manifested (2Corinthians 8:7) and a benediction to be enjoyed by believers in Christ (Ephesians 6:24). Grace helps in time need (Phil. 4:19; Hebrews 4:16) and enables us to do exploits (Daniel 11:32; Philippians 4:13).
The covenant of grace differs considerably from Old Testament covenants under law. While the law blessed 'the good', grace saves 'the bad'. The law accuses and convicts, 'Grace' cancels bonds and relieves the debtor (Romans 6:14).
Paul describes 'Grace' as the appearance of the kindness and love of God our Saviour towards man (Titus 2:11; 3:4). God shows both mercy and grace but they are not exactly the same. Mercy withholds a punishment we deserve; grace gives a blessing we do not deserve.

HOW TO RECEIVE GRACE

Basically, the grace of God can be received through the following ways but not limited to these:

1. By accepting God's love towards all men (John 3:16; Romans 5:.

2. By believing in the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 10:9-10), through God's mercy and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit (1Timothy 1:13; Hebrews 4:16; Matthew 9:13).

3. By exercising our faith, no matter how little, at all times (Matthew 17:20; Romans 1:17).

4. By being humble before God (James 4:6; 1Peter 5:5).

5. By loving the Lord Jesus with all of our hearts (Ephesians 6:24).

6. Through sufferings and trials arranged for us by God (Romans 8:28; 1Peter 5:10; 2Corinthians 12:9).

7. Through the prophetic words of prayer contained in the Bible or spoken to us by our spiritual heads and fellow believers in Christ (Psalm 107:20; Acts 20:32; 2Timothy 4:22; 1Thessalonians 1:1).

CONCLUSION
Grace is the spring and source of all benefits received from God (Romans 11:6). God's grace should not be taken for granted (Romans 6:1-2; Galatians 2:21).

QUESTIONS
1. Explain your understanding of grace
2. Mention five ways grace can be received.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this....

“Daniel answered and said: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, For wisdom and might are His.”
‭‭Daniel‬ ‭2:20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, endow us with Your knowledge and wisdom that will make us carriers of Your glory in Jesus’ Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Frday, October 18, 2019) -

*Telling Lies?*

1.Thank You Father, for the salvation of my soul, and for the gift of Your Holy Spirit, that teaches and counsels me to walk in the truth, always.

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

3.Father, forgive me for every lie I have told, even, as a born again child, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, please, deliver me from the spirit of lying and deceit, and make it impossible for me to lie again, from this moment, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let Your Holy Spirit take complete dominion over my life, and let there be no space or vacuum for the devil to operate, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, please, take away from me completely, the old adamic nature, with all his deeds, and make all things new in my life, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, fill me to the brim with the spirit of truth, Your Holy Spirit, and let all the activities of the flesh be completely subdued in my life, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, whenever, the temptation to sin or tell a lie comes my way, please, make a way of escape for me, immediately, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, bring to my remembrance, all the lies that I have told, in my life, and empower me to restitute them, where it is possible, by Your grace, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; wherever the devil, the accuser of brethren may be accusing him before You, please, let Your mercy prevail over judgement in his life, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in JesJesus'us name.

Prayer Points on Today's Open HeavensThursday, October 17, 2019) -

*Give Caesar What Belongs to Him!*

1.I worship and adore You, my Father, because You're the faithful rewarder of them that diligently seek and serve You.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, give me the grace to always obey the laws of the land and be subject to constituted authorities and higher powers, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let every spirit of rebellion and disobedience in my life, against constituted authorities, be consumed by Your fire, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let corruption, stealing of our common patrimony, by privileged people in position of power, come to an end in this nation, by Your grace, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, give us leaders that are honest, hard working, God fearing, with compassion for the poor and downtrodden in our society, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, give me the grace to always pay my taxes and perform other civic responsibilities, expected of me, in Jesus' name.

8.Father give me all I need to play my role in the society and in Your house, through the payment of my taxes to the government and my tithe and offering to You, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, empower me to live a transparently, holy, diligent and honest life, both in the secular and spiritual; and let my life minister to and attract sinners, into Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; arise, and scatter every plan of Satan concerning his life, ministry and family, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

12.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.

13.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
14.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
15.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Wednesday, October 16, 2019) -

*How Complete Is Your Restoration?*

1.Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and likeness, and for the salvation of my soul.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, please, uproot from my life and destiny, anything that does not represent Your image and likeness, in my life and destiny, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let every spirit of pride in my life be consumed by Your fire, and wear upon me Your garment of humility, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, break, remould, refill and use me, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, give me the grace to obey and do Your perfect Will, at all times, and never to walk in my own counsel or in the counsel of the ungodly, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, empower me to die completely to self and become alive in Christ, by the power of Your Holy Spirit, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, uphold me by Your right hand of righteousness till the end, please, don't let me fail or fall from grace, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, restore, every inch of backsliding in my life, and grant me complete healing and restoration, in all areas of my life, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, in any area that I need to restitute my way, please, show me how and what to do, in order to have a clear conscience before You and man, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, restore unto me the joy of Your salvation, and whatever, the devil and sin have tampered with or taken away from me, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, please, do not allow me to spend eternity in hell fire, please, do whatever, You need to do, to qualify me for an eternity in heaven, in Jesus' name.

13.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, fight all his battles and grant him all round victory over all his adversaries, in Jesus' name.

14.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

15.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.

16.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
17.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
18.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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this...

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation‬ ‭3:20‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this....

Father, divinely empower us to overcome anything that can make us to defy Your Word in Jesus Name. Amen

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Tuesday, October 15, 2019) -

*He Does The Cutting Off!*

1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul and for all the battles You have fought and won on my behalf.

2.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, please, uproot from my life and ministry, anything that is responsible for unfruitfulness and lack, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, let every evil and negative prophecy, concerning me, waiting to mature be frustrated, cancelled and destroyed, by Your mercy, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, let every plant You have not planted in my life, home, family, business and ministry, be uprooted, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, expose, disgrace and separate me from every false brethren and enemies posing as friends, hanging around me, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, let every weapon fashioned against me, my children and my ministry, backfire upon those that fashioned it, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, arise, and scatter every evil plot and gang up against my life, family and calling, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please remove from me whatever will cause me to be torn away from the True Vine, in Jesus’ Name.

10.Father, cause me to be fruitful in all good works, in Your vineyard; and, empower me to fulfil the purpose of my calling, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye, and preserve him till the very end, without blemish or wrinkle, in Jesus' name.

12.Father, bless Your son, that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.

13.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.

14.Your Personal petitions.
( Philippians 4:6)
15.In Jesus' name I pray.
(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
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.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's book Ministry, in Jesus' name.

Before You Sleep, Meditate and Pray with this...

“And she said to her husband, “Look now, I know that this is a holy man of God, who passes by us regularly. Please, let us make a small upper room on the wall; and let us put a bed for him there, and a table and a chair and a lampstand; so it will be, whenever he comes to us, he can turn in there.””
‭‭II Kings‬ ‭4:9-10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Pray this...

Father, wear upon us Your garment of favour to find favour and grace before men and women in Jesus Name. Amen