This is another book named after its key character (the man Job). The book starts off as a story; “there was a man who's in the Land of Uz whose name was Job”. In the Hebrew, the name is pronounced as ‘Yovu/iyyov’. The story of Job is the oldest tradition story in the history of … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF JOB (Part I)
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ESTHER
There are two books in the Bible named after women, and these are Ruth and Esther. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean that these books were written by women but rather that a woman was a key player in the events recorded in the books. While Ruth was a Moabite, Esther was a Jew (2:5-7) with … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ESTHER
BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS
Modern Prophets and their unsuspecting followers are excited to know that something similar to what their prophet said came to pass. Should we then conclude that these boys and girls in sports betting who hit millions in jackpots are Prophets? Can we conclude those from the school of Maama Fiina are Prophets since they get … Continue reading BEWARE OF FALSE PROPHETS
JAMES 4:8 AND JOHN 6:44, IS IT A CONTRADICTION?
Question: Dear Bible scholars help with this; is there a contradiction between John 6:44 and James 4:8? From Lemmy Response: Am not a Bible scholar but an evangelical theologian and a pastor to some people. I do not see any contradiction between John 6:44 and James 4:8 and here are my two reasons: 1. The … Continue reading JAMES 4:8 AND JOHN 6:44, IS IT A CONTRADICTION?
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK(S) OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH (Part 3)
The authorship of these books is attributed to the Jewish chronicler (redactor) whose sources are the memoirs of both Ezra and Nehemiah. Nehemiah’s memoirs appear in Nehemiah 1:1-7:4; 11:1-2; 12:27-43; 13:4-31. Ezra’s memoirs appear in Ezra 7:1-10, 27-9:15; Nehemiah 7:73-9:38. The books are a product of what the key characters wrote down in their diaries. … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK(S) OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH (Part 3)
REWARDS AND RECOGNITION IN HEAVEN?
QUESTION: Hello Pastor, Praise God, I need some guidance on 1Corinthians 3:12-15. Will there be different rewards for people who are saved but did not preach and draw people to Christ? Let’s say those whose work will be the quality of wood will not be rewarded but those whose work will be of Gold and … Continue reading REWARDS AND RECOGNITION IN HEAVEN?
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK(S) OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH (Part 2)
As I wrote in part 1, the book(s) of Ezra-Nehemiah is about the post-exilic events. They are books about the homecoming. However, it matters again that we reflect on the past and briefly review what sparked off this home-coming. At our fellowship (iTiS Well of Worship Fellowship John 4:24), we had a series on Biblical … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK(S) OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH (Part 2)
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK(S) OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH (Part I)
Glory to God for we have finished reading the books of Kings and Chronicles. We thank the Lord for it is him who has brought us this far. We are now in a new section as presented to us in the book(s) of Ezra-Nehemiah that entirely addresses another period in the life and history of … Continue reading AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK(S) OF EZRA-NEHEMIAH (Part I)
World Pastors Day
I did not know that there was a World Pastors Day until now. Allow me to say a thing about the pastoral ministry. Pastoral ministry is a pain. But also equally, a joy. Pastors not only suffer, but they also enjoy as well. And I think that is what makes it as sweet as LIFE. … Continue reading World Pastors Day
TEN CATEGORIES OF ‘LEADERS’ YOU MUST BE CAREFUL WITH, AS A LEADER
Disclaimer: What am about to share with you is an inspiration I got from my Bible study and my short experience as a leader. The following content is not a manual for leaders to base on their conclusions about the people they lead and lead with. This content is developed and fortified to serve entirely … Continue reading TEN CATEGORIES OF ‘LEADERS’ YOU MUST BE CAREFUL WITH, AS A LEADER
iTiS Well of Worship Fellowship (John 4:24) 