Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

Divine Comfort in Difficult Conditions  Study Text: Psalms 23:1 - 6 Introduction: - Life often presents us with challenges that feel like walking through “the valley of the shadow of death.” -  These are times of extreme hardship, difficulties, fear, and uncertainty, where one feels that the only way out is death. - But for the believer, these times are not meant to destroy us. The Word of God assures us that even in the darkest moments, we can walk confidently because God is with us. Micah 7:8 - In this study, we are being encouraged to be assured that God can see us through every life difficulties and coming out triumphantly.  We can find strength and hope in God’s presence. We shall be discussing this topic under three subheadings: 1.  The Condition 2.  The Confidence  3.  The Comfort  1.  The Condition -There are several difficult situations and conditions that are common to man, and that can be described as one passing through the valley...

The God of Restoration  Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 8, 18 - 19 Introduction: - God is not just a God of creation, but also a God of restoration, actively working to heal, renew, and bring back what has been destroyed or stolen by the enemy. John 10:10 -  God is not indifferent to suffering or brokenness, but actively seeks to heal and restore.  - God's restoration often goes beyond simply returning to the original state; it can lead to a better, greater and more abundant life.  - Divine restoration entails a transformation that brings an overwhelming increase, spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially. When the Lord decides to turn the fortune of a person around, He does it in a unique way that the past shame is totally forgotten. - Divine restoration also means God is interested in your battle and is involved in bringing back all your lost glory. Whatever God is involved in is settled, so if God gets involved in your battle, you can go to bed and sleep becau...

Welcome to February: Your Season of Double Portions: Glory be to God for seeing us through the Month of January and for bringing us peacefully and joyfully into the second Month, may His name be praised and glorified forevermore. This Month shall be a month of double portions for you in all areas of your life in Jesus name. It shall be double portions of glory, of honour, of grace, of promotion and of the anointing of the Holy Spirit after the order of Elisha in Jesus name. This is the Word of the Lord for you this Month: 2 Kings 2:9-13:  And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee.  And Elisha said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. And he said, Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless, if thou see me when I am taken from thee, it shall be so unto thee; but if not, it shall not be so. And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, ...

Great Help for the Godly Man  Study Text: Psalm 37:23-24  Introduction: This scriptural portion provides reassurance and encouragement to those who trust in God and live according to His will. There is great help from the Lord to sustain their lives and to assist them at every point of their needs. There are three categories of help promised by God for the benefit of the godly man: 1.  The Help of Divine Involvement  2.  The Help of Divine Interest  3.  The Help of Divine Intervention    1.  The Help of Divine Involvement: The verse begins by highlighting that the  steps of a godly man will be ordered by God. This means that their life's journey and direction, are established by the Lord.  It emphasizes that God is intimately involved in the path of the believer, guiding and directing their steps.  This speaks to God's care and concern for His people and His active involvement in their lives at every beginning of their lif...