Breaking the Bondage By Major Frank Materu

Main Scripture Reference:

"The LORD is longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation." (Numbers 14:18, KJV)


Introduction

Generational sin and its consequences have long been a significant spiritual principle. The actions and disobedience of fathers often lead to curses and bondage that affect their descendants. This lesson focuses on understanding the sins of the fathers, the impact on future generations, and how repentance can break the chains of oppression, particularly through prayer and intercession.


1. The Impact of Generational Sin

Key Points

  1. The Iniquity of the Fathers:
  2. Generational curses stem from the sins of ancestors, often manifesting as spiritual, emotional, or physical bondage on descendants (Exodus 20:5).
  3. Bondage Passed Down:
  4. Children often bear the consequences of their fathers' sins, continuing cycles of rebellion, oppression, and suffering.

Supporting Scripture:

"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me." (Exodus 20:5, KJV)


2. God’s Desire for Freedom

Key Points

  1. God’s Heart for Redemption:
  2. The Lord desires to free His people from the curses of their fathers' sins and bring them into His light (Isaiah 61:1).
  3. Intercessory Prayer as a Key:
  4. Praying for forgiveness over the sins of the fathers releases their descendants from bondage.

Supporting Scripture:

"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14, KJV)


3. Specific Revelation: Praying for the Sins of Muhammad

Key Points

  1. A Divine Call to Intercession:
  2. General Deborah Green shared a revelation of praying for the sins of Muhammad to release the Muslim people from spiritual oppression.
  3. Breaking Curses Through Prayer:
  4. By repenting on behalf of Muhammad, believers can intercede to break the spiritual bondage on Muslims and invite them into the light of Christ.

Supporting Scripture:

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." (John 3:16, KJV)

Prayer Example:

"Lord Jesus Christ, I repent for the sins of Muhammad. I repent that he turned away from You and chose his own way. Please, Lord Jesus, break the curse of his backsliding and free the Muslims’ souls to see their need for You."


4. The Power of Intercession

Key Points

  1. Cooperating with the Holy Spirit:
  2. Intercessory prayer aligns believers with God’s will, enabling His Spirit to move powerfully to redeem and release those in bondage (Romans 8:26-27).
  3. The Global Impact of Prayer:
  4. As believers around the world pray for the forgiveness of generational sins, God’s mercy flows to heal and deliver nations.

Supporting Scripture:

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16, KJV)


Summary

Generational curses and bondage are a reality caused by the sins of the fathers, but God has provided a way for freedom through repentance and intercession. By addressing these sins in prayer, believers can break the cycles of oppression and invite God’s redemptive power to transform lives and generations.


Conclusion

The Lord desires to see His children freed from the bondage of generational sin. He calls His people to intercede for forgiveness, not only for their ancestors but also for those whose sins have bound others in spiritual darkness. This act of repentance, especially for specific sins like those attributed to Muhammad, can unlock doors of freedom for multitudes.


Let us take up this call to pray, to repent, and to intercede for those in bondage. By doing so, we cooperate with the Holy Spirit to bring many into the glorious light of Jesus Christ.


Closing Scripture:

"Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage." (Galatians 5:1, KJV)

Amen.