Month: November 2021

THE TRIAL OF JESUS TODAY: Jesus, the Unchanging King with His Unchanging Gospel.

THE TRIAL OF JESUS TODAY: Jesus, the Unchanging King with His Unchanging Gospel.

Posted by | Nov 24, 2021 | , |

The trial of Jesus before Pilate (a symbol of human institution) in our reading last Sunday revolves around the charge of treason. The chief priests tell Pilate: This man forbids us to give tribute to Caesar and says that He Himself is a king, hence Pilate asked Jesus the central question on the charge of kingship, “Art thou the king of the Jews?” (Jn 18:33-37). Jesus’ response affirms His unchanging message and truth to a changing political kingship. Her Majesty the Queen in her speech delivered in her absence by the Earl of Wessex before the Opening Session of...

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THE FUTURE BEYOND CLIMATE CHANGE IN GOD’S CALENDAR

THE FUTURE BEYOND CLIMATE CHANGE IN GOD’S CALENDAR

Posted by | Nov 16, 2021 | , |

If we abide by the principles taught in the Bible, our country will go on prospering and to prosper; but if we in our posterity neglect its instructions and authority, no man can tell how sudden a catastrophe may overwhelm us and bury all our glory in profound obscurity – Daniel Webster (1782-1852). The earth is the Lord’s and guided by His Calendar (Gen 1:1; Ps 24:1). The earth is a gift from God, a temporary home we share with the rest of creation. This gift comes with responsibilities as stewards and not with absolute authority over creation as...

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‘ODUN 1YO’/OSU DAY 2021: OSU COMMUNITY VISION IN DIGITAL ERA.

‘ODUN 1YO’/OSU DAY 2021: OSU COMMUNITY VISION IN DIGITAL ERA.

Posted by | Nov 11, 2021 | , |

‘Odun Iyo’/Osu Day, an annual founding and unifying community celebration at 43 is another renewing chapter in Osu community. Osu is a community united and bonded from its traditional source with the symbol of salt. ‘Odun Iyo’/Osu Day 2021 indeed calls for a Community thanksgiving. Despite the challenges of Covid-19, God in His mercy spared us and we are able to see each other faces. Glory be to God. We remember in prayers families that lost their loved ones since our last celebration. ‘Odun Iyo’/Osu Day 2021 has ushered us into the era of the engaged digital global village...

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MOTIF OF ‘THE WIDOW AS ALTAR OF GOD’: Overcoming Scribes’ altar of idolatry.

MOTIF OF ‘THE WIDOW AS ALTAR OF GOD’: Overcoming Scribes’ altar of idolatry.

Posted by | Nov 10, 2021 | |

The story of the widows, especially the one with two mites not only fits within missional paradigm for Christian discipleship. The story echoes Jesus’ uniqueness with eyes that penetrated both the widow’s circumstances and heart. (Mk 12:38-44). The widow’s mite story reminds us that God’s kingdom works on entirely different principles than the kingdom of this world. Jesus, in this last event of His public ministry was teaching the people about the hypocrisy of the scribes. The widow in her poverty stands in stark contrast to the scribes in their pride and arrogance. The widow’s gesture was a sign...

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METHODIST THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, SAGAMU @70: TOWARD MISSIONAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA.

METHODIST THEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE, SAGAMU @70: TOWARD MISSIONAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION IN NIGERIA.

Posted by | Nov 10, 2021 | , |

Theological education is missional in nature. The missional approach is Bible-shaped and very vital for the growth, health, renewal, leadership, and mission of the church. The state of theological education and ministerial formation in Nigeria today calls for concern and attention. The emerging churches and prayer houses made up of first-generation believers operates with totally different sets of worldviews and consumers practices. The problem therefore suggests missional leadership deficit due to lack of deep discipleship under the Lordship of Jesus Christ in their lives, which would transform their worldviews. Lack of formal and biblical training with the increase rate...

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