OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS DATE: SUNDAY 22ND OF OCTOBER, 2023 THEME: PROVISION THROUGH THANKS

 

MEMORISE: Being enriched in everything to all bountifulness, which causeth through usnthanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11

BIBLE TEXT: John 6:11-13

[11]And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

[12]When they were filled, he said unto his disciples, Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost.

[13]Therefore they gathered them together, and filled twelve baskets with the fragments of the five barley loaves, which remained over and above unto them that had eaten.

MESSAGE: 

The sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving can produce abundant prosperity, according to our memory verse today. Children of God need to understand that God has numerous ways by which He can do whatever He says He will. Don't try to guess or dictate how God will bless you, you are to simply pray for what you want and thank Him in advance for the answer.

In today's text, Jesus gave thanks for Five loaves and two fishes, and God's response brought satisfaction to five thousand men asides women and children in one sitting! The reason many young people are struggling is that they have an entitlement mentality instead of a gratitude mentality. Whatever good you get is not a right but a privilege. You would be so blessed if you could learn to give genuine praise to God and not think that you deserve anything from Him. Cultivate the habit of giving God worthy praise and thanksgiving, and He will bless you abundantly.

ACTION POINT:

Decide to worship God in truth and in holiness,giving thanks throughout today as you go about your activities.

BIBLE QUIZ:

Who commanded the sun and moon to Stay still? 

a) Enoch b) Joshua c) Elijah d) Samuel

HYMN 10 - PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; 

To His feet your tribute bring.

Ransom'd, heal'd, restor'd, forgiven,

Who like thee His praises should sing?

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Praise the everlasting King!

2. Praise Him for His grace and favor

To our fathers in distress.

Praise Him, still the same as ever,

Slow to chide, and swift to bless.

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Glorious in His faithfulness!

3. Father-like He tends and spares us; Well our feeble frame He knows.

In His hands He gently bears us,

Rescues us from all our foes.

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Widely yet His mercy flows!

4. Angels, help us to adore Him; Ye behold Him face to face.

Sun and moon, bow down before Him,

Dwellers all in time and space.

Praise Him! Praise Him!

Praise with us the God of grace! 

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 

Luke 3-4

AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE 

PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE