Open Heaven For Teens 19 January 2022: Truly Redeemed?
Open Heaven For Teens 19 January 2022: Truly Redeemed?
TOPIC: Truly Redeemed? [Open Heaven for Teens 19 January 2022]
MEMORISE: Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. Titus 2:14
READ: Ephesians 4:22-32
22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;
23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
27 Neither give place to the devil.
28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
31 Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Matthew 14:1-21; Genesis 44-45
MESSAGE
Just as visiting a garage regularly doesn’t make you a car, attending your Church frequently doesn’t make you Christian and being an active member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God doesn’t make you redeemed. What exactly does it mean to be redeemed? A redeemed person is an individual who has been delivered/saved from the bondage of sin and reconciled to God.
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Therefore, to be redeemed, do the following:
R- Repent of your sins and have a genuine relationship with God.
E- Emulate Jesus and make conscious efforts to be Christ-like.
D- Daily fellowship and communicate with God.
E- Enthrone God in all you do.
E- Embrace holiness and righteous living.
M- Make a decision to be the light wherever you find yourself.
E- Enjoy fellowship with other Christians, they will help you stay focused.
D- Desire to study and obey God’s word
PRAYER POINT:
Father I acknowledge my sins and believe that Jesus died to redeem me. Please forgive me my Sins and give me the grace to become Your true disciple Jesus’name
HYMN 7: Just As I Am, Without One Plea
- Just as I am, without one plea,
But that Thy blood was shed for me
And that Thou bidst me come to Thee,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come. - Just as I am, and waiting not
To rid my soul of one dark blot
To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come. - Just as I am though tossed about,
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fighting’s and fears within, without,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come. - Just as I am poor, wretched, blind,
Sight, riches, healing of the mind
Yea, all I need, in Thee to find
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come. - Just as I am, Thou wilt receive,
Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve,
Because Thy promise I believe
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come. - Just as I am Thy love unknown
Has broken every barrier down;
Now to be Thine, yea Thine alone,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come. - Just as I am, of that free love
The breadth, length, depth and
height to prove,
Here for a season, then above,
Oh Lamb of God I come, I come.
Daily Devotional for Teen’s guide was written by Pastor E.A. Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, one of the largest evangelical church in the world and also the President of Christ the Redeemer’s Ministries.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
