What Does “Physician, heal thyself” Mean? By Babatunde Olugboji In the early stages of His ministry, Jesus visited the synagogue in Nazareth, His hometown, where the local populace was well-acquainted with His family and had observed His upbringing (Luke 4:16). Upon reading a messianic prophecy from Isaiah and asserting that He was its fulfillment, the congregation reacted with skepticism (v17–22). At this moment, Jesus referenced a contemporary proverb: “Physician, heal thyself” (v23). The people of Nazareth expressed astonishment at His declarations in the synagogue, subsequently recalling His personal background: “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” (Luke 4:22). While they could not cite…
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Femi Adesina Frown at Violence Against Women …JFC present report on Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and TFGBV in Nigeria The former special adviser on Media and Publicity to the former Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina, OON, has frowned at discrimination against women in any society and described it as ungodly. Adesina made this known as the special guest of honour during the public presentation of a report on Trends and Contexts of Misogyny and TFGBV in Nigeria by a Nigerian faith-based media and allied organisation, Journalists For Christ International Outreach. The well-attended presentation held at Kessington Adebutu…
OSAREN EMOKPAE Steps Down As Caribbean Foursquare Gospel Church Leader Dr Osaren Philips Emokpae, the pioneering General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel Church, Trinidad and Tobago, has stepped down from overseeing the Foursquare church in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as being a part of Foursquare Mission work in the Caribbean Island and South America since Sunday 17th November 2024. Pastor Ricky Navarro, the Foursquare Mission International (FMI) representative to the Caribbean Island thanked Dr Emokpae for his service to the Region particularly for the pioneering work in Trinidad and Tobago. Foursquare Mission International (FMI) will now oversee the work…
Ministerial Calling is a Journey of Process, Responsibility, and Grace -Rev. (Mrs.) Esther Madubufo Rev. (Mrs.) Esther Ekwy Madubufo, the senior pastor of Fruitful Men & Women’s Ministry International, Ejigbo, Lagos, is a product of three prestigious higher institutions in Nigeria. A graduate of Political Science from UNIZIK, a product of UNILAG, MSC in Political Science, and an MBA in Human Resources from LASU. A seasoned and prolific Bible teacher, conference speaker, writer, certified counselor, mentor, and administrator. She is a member of many local and international faith-based and professional organizations, including the International Ministers’ Forum (IMF) Nigeria, where she’s the…
Nigerian Society Requires Continuous Impact of the Church – Bishop Micaiah Young Sr The Jurisdictional Prelate, Nigeria United Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ (COGIC) and the Convener, Lifeline Global Crusade, has called on God-loving Nigerians, especially the Lagos State residents to get prepared and excited to be part of the Lifeline Global Crusade, a strategic and multifaceted approach to evangelism and soul winning, scheduled to hold from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14, September 2024 at Transformation House Church, Aguda, Surulere, Lagos. According to Bishop Micaiah Young, the unparalleled participation of local churches, Christian leaders, and organizations in the crusade…
Is Fear Controlling You? By Babatunde Olugboji As a believer, we need to be alert to the spirit of fear, and we need to master the art of dealing with fear, in partnership with the Holy Spirit. For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7) If God hasn’t given us the spirit of fear, that means it must be from the devil and we must reject it and embrace what God has given us: the spirit of power, love and sound mind. Instead of…
Nigeria Needs the Finger of God to Survive – Pastor Isaac Hungbeme The General Overseer of Cornerstone Gospel Global Christian Centre, Igbogbo in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, Pastor Isaac Hungbeme has made it known that the present challenges confronting Nigeria’s society and economic situation bedeviling the country are beyond human capacity and solution. They require the finger of God for a lasting solution, and the expected peace to reign. In his welcome address read by Pastor Oluwaseyi Stephen, to the participants and members of the church during their annual Solution Fire Conference, Pastor Isaac Hungbeme said, the conference is…
Ejigbo LCDA Boss, OBE Commission Road Project with Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi The chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area of Lagos, Hon. Morufu Oloyede Bello (OBE) with his management team and residents of Ejigbo community welcomed the Yoruba foremost Monarch, the Arole Oodua, Ooni of Ife, HIM, Oba Dr. Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II to the community for the commissioning of a reconstructed 26 years abandoned Ifoshi road. The road construction was executed and completed by the administration of Hon. Monsuru Oloyede Bello (OBE). The road constructed in 1980 by the administration of Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd.)…
COGIC Nigeria United Sets to Hold Lifeline Global Crusade in Lagos The Nigeria United Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Church of God in Christ (COGIC), has concluded plans in collaboration with the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria to organize a Lifeline Global Crusade in Lagos from Thursday, 12th to Saturday 14th, September, 2024 at Jesus House Transformation Church, Surulere, Lagos. The Divine Assignment crusade theme, “Abundant Life ” aims to bring thousands of Christians from across the world together in an atmosphere of in-depth, bible teachings, worship, word declaration, prophetic ministration, praise, entrepreneurship seminar, free medical test, and empowerment for the less privileged.…
Lagos PFN Inaugurates New Executives …new Chairman, Yemi Davids assured of unity, renewal, and impact The President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, (PFN), Bishop Francis Wale Oke, has led other members of the National Executive of the fellowship, including the State inauguration chairman, Archbishop Joseph Imariabe Ojo, the National Treasurer, Rev. Sam Aboyeji (G. O., Foursquare Gospel Church in Nigeria), to formally inaugurate the new 12 members executive and 21 provincial chairmen of the Lagos State Chapter of PFN at a well attended ceremony held at the auditorium of Covenant Nation, Iganmu, Lagos. The inauguration ceremony of the new…