“Jesus The ‘I AM!’”(Jn.8:46-59))The Pharisees challenged Jesus for appearing as his own witness. It all started when Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”(Jn.8:12). As Jesus was explaining himself, this led to further questionings.When the Jews told him […]
“Believe Without A Witness!”
“Believe Without A Witness!”(Jn.8:21-32).Welcome to Day Fourteen of Lent 2023.When Nji heard that his friend Ngu just collapsed and died, he was speechless. When he arrived the funeral compound he wailed the loudest. It took time for other mourners to calm him down. The majority of people present took his weeping as a mark of […]
“Love Through The Cross!”
“Love Through The Cross!”(Lk.9:18-22).Welcome to Day Thirteen of Lent 2023.Yesterday we reflected on the plot on Jeremiah’s life. He was fortunate that the several attempts to end his life were fruitless until God’s appointed time. Others were not as fortunate as him. Jesus once lamented, O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone […]
“Condemned By The Clergy; Acquitted By The Judiciary!”(Jer.26:1-16&24).Welcome to Day Twelve of Lent 2023.God is concerned first with the people who are called by his name. When he sees them doing what is wrong, he sends a true prophet to correct them.The LORD asked prophet Jeremiah to stand in the courtyard of the LORD and […]
“A Priest In The Order Of Melchizedek!”
“A Priest In The Order Of Melchizedek!”(Gen.14:17-20).We are in the Eleventh Day of Lent 2023. Our text for reflection begins with the victory of Abram over four kings as he rescued his nephew Lot who had been taken as a POW(prisoner of war).Upon his return after the victory, “Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread […]