EXPOSITION: Apostle Paul’s admonishment to his mentee – Timothy that “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs” found in 1 Timot ...
HOPHNI AND PHINEHAS
EXPOSITION: Another classical example of disobedience to God in the scripture is that of Eli’s sons, Hophni and Phinehas. The sons of Eli in the scriptures are described as wicked men who had no regard for the Lord. They did whatever they desired and ...
SAUL’S DISOBEDIENCE AND REJECTION
EXPOSITION: Israel requested for a king and God gave them Saul. Saul in effect became the first king chosen for Israel. However, he who was chosen was later rejected due to disobedience. Not only was he rejected, we are also told that the Spirit of th ...
CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEYING GOD – MOSES
EXPOSITION: For numerous times in their journey in the wilderness, the community of Israel had rallied against Moses and his brother Aaron, complaining of how better off they would have been if they were still in Egypt. This attitude of ungratefulness ...
THE CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEDIENCE ON OUR GENERATIONS
EXPOSITION: One particular incidence of disobedience that cannot be overlooked when talking about disobedience is that of Adam and Eve. Adam and Eve’s relationship with God before their disobedience was an enviable one. The Bible tells us of how God c ...
CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEYING GOD (II)
EXPOSITION: Disobedience brings a wide variety of consequences such as spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental consequences. Spiritual consequence relates to separation from God. It is the worst form of consequence that can ever come on an ind ...
CONSEQUENCES OF DISOBEYING GOD
EXPOSITION: Last two weeks, we were taken through the benefits we derive from being obedient to the voice of God and submitting ourselves entirely to His commands. We learnt that obedience is the supreme test of our faith in God and reverence for Him. ...
MINISTERING TO THE MARGINALIZED: THE EXAMPLE OF KING DAVID
EXPOSITION: King David’s relationship with Mephibosheth has some lessons for us all. David wanted to show favour to a descendant of Saul for Jonathan’s sake and he was introduced to a young man who had been handicapped in his feet at a young age of fi ...
MINISTERING TO THE MARGINALIZED: DISABILITY NOT INCAPABILITY
EXPOSITION: The ability to see yourself through the lenses of God’s word and accept your true reflection, both strengths and weaknesses constitute a healthy self-concept. What others or even you think of yourself is not vital unless it reflects what i ...
MINISTERING TO THE MAGINALIZED: SIN, FAITH AND DISABILITY
EXPOSITION: In the above scripture reading, the disciples of Jesus voiced out an opinion that is common among several people; sin causes disabilities. Surprisingly, Jesus had a different answer to give. The disability of the young man was neither due ...