Exposition David had to do this on multiple occasions. In Psalm 131:2 we read, “Surely I have calmed and quieted my soul…” In the New Testament, Apostle Paul tells the church in Colossae to let the “peace of God” rule in their hearts. Whether the cris ...
RESPONDING POSITIVELY TO A CRISIS
Exposition: Every one of us will have some kind of affliction we will need to face; many of us will have to live with a specific “thorn in the flesh.” Paul asked God to remove his. God said “No.” Paul’s conclusion, “His grace is sufficient for me” (2 ...
CRISES, AFFLICTIONS AND SUFFERING
Exposition Crisis is usually a stressful, and physically or emotionally exhausting moment in life. Everyone goes through some sort of suffering or challenging moments. You may face them in finances, occupation, relationships, family, marriage, church ...
HOPE IN THE MIDST OF CRISES
EXPOSITION: One of the key lessons in life is learning how to handle afflictions and troubles and at the same time, remaining hopeful. The Bible is filled with God’s promise of His abiding presence with all who put their trust in Him. In Mathew 28:20, ...
EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
EXPOSITION Young people are confronted with diverse needs, one of them being emotional needs. Young people battle in time searching for personal identity. We often ask these crucial questions: “Who am I?” “Where am I going?” “Why am I here?”. We use e ...
BUILDING YOUR BODY
EXPOSITION Our bodies are the vessels through which we manifest God’s glory. There cannot be a human being without a body. As young people, our bodies grow with significant changes. A predictable sequence of physical changes occurs both in males and f ...
JESUS, OUR SOURCE OF POWER
EXPOSITION Aside all the physical reality we see, the world is a spiritual place and we need spiritual power to survive and make impact. In our reading for today, we have been assured that His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly l ...
MORE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
EXPOSITION: I remember in my early years of schooling, I received termly reports on my academic performance from my teachers. Two things on the report were always anticipatory; my position in class after the termly exams and then the comments of my cl ...
MY FRIENDS AND I
EXPOSITION: The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ‘friend’ as one attached to another by affection or esteem. Everyone needs a friend; cherished respected and loved as such. There are countless instances where people have introduced their friends to ...
THE POWER OF PERSONAL DECISIONS (2)
EXPOSITION: The Preacher admonishes the young person to take a critical decision during his/her youth. He or she is to ‘remember his or her Creator’ during this stage of life. Failure to do so, will lead to consequences in the latter days, which th ...