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Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? By Babatunde Olugboji  The cursing of the fig tree by Jesus often evokes incredulity among Bible scholars, and this week, we will be examining this ‘miracle’ in Matthew 21. The Bible says in Jerusalem, Jesus being hungry, inspected a fig tree, found nothing but leaves, and cursed the tree, saying, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” And the tree immediately withered (Matthew 21:18–19). Why did Jesus, the Messiah who usually handed out blessings curse the tree?  The key explanation was that “it was not the season for figs” (Mark 11:13) but…

What is ‘Effective Fervent Prayer?’ (2) By Babatunde Olugboji  This week, we will conclude the 2-part series on effectual prayer. In the King James Version of the Bible, the book of James talks about fervent prayer: “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16) The word “fervent” means “having or displaying a passionate intensity, forceful, heartfelt, powerful or wholehearted. James refers to 1 Kings 17:1, where Elijah told King Ahab that it would not rain “for the next few years.” This was to punish the Israelites for their worship of Baal. After three and a half…

Let’s Stop Ethnics, Religious Bias to Focus on Better Value, no short cut to success –Rev. Samuel Oluwatunbi  Nigerian youths have been advised to depart from iniquities, but should be committed to God. They are encouraged to make good use of their exuberance and have a solid foundation to take over every platform with continued focus on God. Rev. (Arc.) Samuel Oluwatunbi, the Mission President, Christ People’s Assembly (CPA) made this passionate call amidst widespread social vices and other activities among the youths today. Speaking during the assembly Youth Leadership Summit, themed, “Winning Against All Odds”. Rev. Oluwatunbi admonished the…

Election is Not A War, It’s A Choice For A New Leadership – Archbishop Eric Emiaso  The prelate archbishop of Gospel Church of Christ Worldwide, Archbishop Eric Emiaso has recommended to the church, a high level of spiritual development and capacity building through training and retraining of church ministers and workers for effective fulfilling of God’s mandate. Archbishop Emiaso made this remark during the annual National Ministers Conference of the church held at the church national headquarters in Lagos. He said, “The conference, different from our church annual general convention, is designed and purposed to train, equip and prepare our…

What is ‘Effective Fervent Prayer?’ (1) By Babatunde Olugboji  One of our most powerful tools as a follower of Christ is prayer. It is the most direct way of communicating with God, to appreciate him, to present petitions before him, or just to bask in his presence. The importance of prayer is so clear in the Bible, from the Old and the New Testaments, with examples from Moses to Elijah to Jesus, to Paul and several others. Before and after the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, several Bible characters prayed passionately, intensely, and sincerely. In the King James Version…

Whose Writer Are You As A Christian -By Gracious Akintayo  What is the purpose of writing an article or posting of messages that does not form the basis of inspiring, influencing and impacting readers, but full of infectious hatred, inciting and insensitivity of others with bad taste. It will be always good to weigh the impulse of our writings, before considering posting and publishing them publicly. articles will generate to our  reader Rather than posting and publishing toxic content that will pollute the atmosphere and sensibility of wider readers, writings should generate interest, intelligence and intention. Oftentimes, readers are able…

2023 NIGERIAN ELECTION: For Nigerian Christians Abroad -God is not done with Nigeria! -By Femi Omotoyinbo  Hopefully by 25th February Nigeria will have another presidential election. There are many candidates and three are well-known. Interestingly, the three major presidential candidates represent the 3 major tribes in the country. But that’s not even the point. If Nigeria is a person, some would imagine it to be weak, fragile, frail and poor. Perhaps demanding attention in an ICU. However, that’s the perspective of people who have no access to the national cake. Others who are milking the nation dry may see it…

Club Abraham International  2023 All Men Prophetic Gathering Theme: “FATHERHOOD” There is no doubt, the present economic pressure has left men with new stresses. For men who feel nobody knows what they are going through, they will realize there are thousands of other men going through similar things, if not worse. Many men today are living in confusion and struggling because their roles as provider in the family have been swapped. Therefore, most men wonder how significant they are in the society where women nowadays go to work and earn more. In the face of these daunting pressures, Club Abraham…

2023 ELECTION: We Must End This Political and Economic Tyranny  -Bishop Tony Marioghae  Bishop Tony Marioghae, has described the coming Nigerian election in few days, as one of the nation’s most divisive but consequential presidential elections. “The stakes are high. People are fed up with the status quo and want genuine change. The most radical elements in our midst even desire a people’s revolution”, he stated.  Lamenting the eight years of present administration that has moved the nation closer to the edge of the abyss. Marioghae called on Nigerians and said, “One more mistake may cause irreversible damage to our…

The Question of Restitution (2) By Babatunde Olugboji  The dictionary defines restitution as the act of restoring anything to its rightful owner, or of making good, or of giving an equivalent for any loss, damage, or injury. Mosaic Law required “trespass offerings” to be made for sins against a neighbor (dishonesty, theft, deception, extortion, keeping lost property, or damaging property). Such sins involve unfaithfulness toward God and disrupt fellowship and peace among God’s people. They were to be atoned for by a guilt offering to God, and restitution to the wronged neighbor. Atonement and forgiveness of the sin were received…