Bishop Prof. Julius O. Soyinka

Be of Good Cheer: I have Overcome  Study Text: John 16:33 Introduction: This Scriptural verse emphasizes the importance of a believer in Christ to maintain a positive and hopeful outlook, even in the face of adversity. This is because Christ has overcome the world and He is always present to offer strength and peace.  It encourages believers to find joy and courage in their faith, remembering that God's promises are true and that He is working all things for their good. Romans 8:28 The phrase "Be of good cheer is highlighting God's presence and power to dispel fear. It reminds us that God is stronger than any challenge we face.   God is with His Children in every situation, offering comfort, guidance, and strength, we are never left alone in our struggles.  Therefore, through faith in Christ, believers have already overcome the world and its challenges. This perspective shifts the focus from being a victim to being a victor. We shall be discussing the topic unde...

The Name of Jesus: A Strong Tower of Protection  Study Text: Judges: 9:50 - 54 Introduction:  Abimelech in a bid to succeed his father as king, plotted and killed 70 of his half-brothers; only Jotham escaped.  In the battle to take a city called Thebaz, Abimelech came upon a heavily fortified tower. The civilians ran to the top of a tower and Abimelech almost fought through most of the way towards the tower, but a woman dropped a stone on his head from above. He was mortally wounded and eventually died.  The Word of God tells us: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Proverbs 18:10  That is your place of protection and power. When the enemy begins to roar and pursue you, that is not the time to give up or run to the Devil for help. Rather, run to the Lord.  People have been delivered from great difficulties and pressures because they called the name of Jesus. The Bible says that He has been given a name that is...

The Sinner's Repentance and the Saviour's Rejoicing  Study Text: Luke 15: 3 - 10 Introduction: This passage, highlights God's boundless joy and relentless pursuit of the lost, using the parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin.  Jesus emphasizes that a sinner's repentance brings more joy in heaven than the righteousness of 99 others.  We will be doing a systemic and expository study of these two parables, and then consider the lessons that will be of great blessings to us. Thus, we shall be discussing under three subheadings: A.  The Parable of the Lost Sheep  B.  The Parable of the Lost Coin  C.  The Profitable Lessons from the Parables  A.  The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7): There are two things to consider in this parable. 1.  The Love and Passion of the Shepherd  A shepherd with 100 sheep loses one, but rather than staying with the remaining 99, he goes after the one lost sheep until he finds it.  The she...