“Death, Shame On You!”
“Death, Shame On You!”(I Cor.15:50-58).The spate of deaths within our communities are becoming overwhelming and frightening. This is especially so of young people dieing in their prime of life.Without the hope of the resurrection, the dead of our young ones can push us into melancholic frustration and despair!Long before Judaism, Zoroastrianism harboured the beliefs of […]
“A Reminder About The Gospel We Preached Which You Have Believed!”
“A Reminder About The Gospel We Preach And What You Have Believed!”(I Cor. 15:1-11).The long list of Jesus’ post resurrection appearances is to authenticate his resurrection. We have often attached too much importance to Christmas at the expense of Easter. The church militant as the visible body of Christ begins with the resurrection.It is common […]
“By Faith I Believe!”
“By Faith I Believe!”(Jn.20:19-31).It’s another Sunday. Let us go to the LORD’S house where we share in fellowship. We will continue to read about Jesus’ post resurrection appearances until ascension day when he is taken up to heaven.In today’s pericope from John, Jesus appeared to the disciples who were behind locked doors for fear of […]
“Endurance For The Sake Of The Gospel!”
“Endurance For The Sake Of The Gospel!”(II Tim.2:8-13).Paul was imprisoned for the sake of the gospel. The gospel in its simplest form is “Jesus Christ, raised from the dead.”Although Paul was chained like a criminal, his joy is that “God’s word is not chained.”Lesson: Being a servant of the gospel is not an ivy tower […]
“Where Have You Set Your Heart And Mind?”
“Where Have You Set Your Heart And Mind?”(Col.3:1-4).“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When […]