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Late Reverend Dr Olusola Oni Israel was called into the ministry by God and he obeyed as he launched the first outreach of this ministry in his private practice at Network Hospitals where he ministered to Patients in the word of God, songs and prayers.
Testimonies,miracles,blessings,signs and wonders backed the ministry and Peoples lives were positively impacted and transformed .This good news began to spread and attracted lots of people from the community and there was a need to expand outreaches.Since then Elshaddai Bible Study and prayer ministries has reached and touched lives of people in many parts of the world.We give God Almighty the praise and glory.
So far,so Great. Lives have been transformed by the love of God and the power in the name of Jesus
Christ has brought healing, restoration and God’s revival to hearts through this ministry. People experience God’s love and presence duing our ‘Come Pray With Me’ outreaches at shopping malls and are amazed at going home with a free Bible and a Bible study guide.
Good feedbacks about a friendly atmosphere where they can share their thoughts and questions about the Bible. Training on the go for Bible Teachers and Prayer Leaders. Our sermon notes are reaching homes who have never had a Bible Study guide and the Treasures in 3 chapters section will be fun for those who will participate in unlocking the treasures in 3 chapters of the Bible as we begin from Genesis to Revelation to share our thoughts with the world. You are appreciated,loved,honoured and doing a great Job.
Miracles and Testimonies continue to give God praise of his ever faithful love for us in the ministry.Lets serve God together.You can’t afford to miss the joy.
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Did You Know?
You can read your Bible by clicking
on "https://bibles.org".
*Check out these Bible Commentaries to aid your Bible Study . A Bible Commentary is an excellent research tool for your Bible Study. It gives comments on the context of the Bible text . Using Bible commentaries helps to avoid the errors that comes with interpreting a Bible text out of its context or giving a Bible verse a wrong interpretation. Click to access
25+ Bible Commentaries to Study God's Word Online
*You can read the Bible in your own native language or other languages . Click on this resource to find out
*The Bible Course from Bible Society,
The Bible Project and BibleStudyTools .com are good Bible Study resources.
*See a write up under the Answered Bible Questions of our website on ‘ HOW DO WE PRAY’.
PRAY
You can click on this link for insightful tips and help on how to pray. It is a free prayer podcast, Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson. You can find all the episodes at:Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson
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Have a look at the link below for more audio episodes.
PRAY
You can click on this link for your free prayer podcast with Rachel Wojo.
LifeAudiohttps://www.lifeaudio.com › untan...Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo
PRAY
For countries of the world .click on this link under the PRAY section of the website ( no 5) for a list of the countries of the world in alphabetical order.
The Reedemed Christian Church of God Special Holy Ghost Services is aired Live on YouTube every first Friday of every month from 19hrs GMT prompt. This month of DECEMBER will be the Reedemed Christian Church of God Holy Ghost Congress . The Redeemed Christian Church of God annual Holy Ghost Congress will hold from 9th to 15th December 2024. The theme is, "Onward Christian Soldier’’ The venue is at The Redemption Camp, Lagos, Nigeria Redemption City km 47 Lagos Ibadan Expressway Ogun State. The RCCG Annual Congress is one of the largest Christian gatherings worldwide. We experience powerful praise and worship sessions, sermons, Bible Study, prayer sessions and an atmosphere of miracles and testimonies . This event will be aired live on YouTube . It is an event you cannot afford to miss. This programme will be holding instead of the usual Holy Ghost Service that holds first Fridays of every month. THEME:ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIER December 9th- 15th .
*You can click a Bible Verse in our RESOURCE SECTION to access your scripture reading from Bible Study Tools.
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ADVENT means “arrival” or “coming,” and it a time of expectation as we reflect on each day of December why Jesus was born. It is the period of four weeks before Christmas.The Advent season not only symbolizes the waiting for Christ's birth but also the waiting for his final return.
A new candle is lit on each of the four Sundays before Christmas.
The light of the candle flames reminds that Jesus is light . The scripture says , ‘’In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.”John 1:4-5
Advent candles shines in the midst of darkness, symbolizing and reminding us that Jesus came as Light into our world.
The most common Advent candle tradition, involves four candles around the wreath. Its four candles represent the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love, with each one marking a week of reflection as we journey to Christmas.
The first ,second, and fourth candles are usually purple while the third candle is rose-colored. Sometimes all the candles are red or all four candles are blue or white. Occasionally, a fifth white candle is placed in the middle of the wreath and is lit on Christmas Day to celebrate Jesus’ birth.
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The first candle symbolizes hope and is known as the "Prophet’s Candle." The prophets of the Old Testament, especially Isaiah, waited in hope for the Messiah’s arrival. The purple color symbolizes royalty, repentance, and fasting. ( Read Isaiah 7:14 )
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The second candle represents faith and is known as “Bethlehem’s Candle." Micah had foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, which is also the birthplace of King David. The second candle is also purple to symbolize preparation for the coming king.( Read Micah 5:2)
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The third candle symbolizes joy and is known as the "Shepherd’s Candle." To the shepherd’s great joy, the angels announced that Jesus came for humble, unimportant people like them, too. In liturgy, the color rose signifies joy. This candle is colored pink to represent joyfulness and rejoicing.( Luke 2:8-20)
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The fourth candle represents peace and is known as the "Angel’s Candle." The angels announced that Jesus came to bring peace--He came to bring people close to God and to each other again. This color is also purple to represent the culmination of love through the Messiah.( Luke 2:13-14)
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The fifth candle which is optional represents light and purity and is called "Christ’s candle." It is placed in the middle and is lit on Christmas Day. This candle is white to represent pure light and victory. ( John 1:4-5)
AS WE APPROACH CHRISTMAS SEASON, MAKE ROOM FOR JESUS
It is always very busy as we approach Christmas Seasons that sometimes we push studying the word of God aside while we get caught up with Christmas planning, preparations, spendings, decorations and all that comes with the merriment, glitz and glam of the season.
Jesus is the whole message of Christmas, the gift of God to us . In Luke 2:7 , we read in the Bible ..
“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”
There was no room for Jesus in the Inn when he was born , yet God provided a place for him to be born in his perfect timing and purpose.
Make room and a place for Jesus this seasons of Christmas by choosing to put him first . Don’t let your life get too full of the hustle and bustle that comes with your Christmas season that you crowd out Jesus . MAKE ROOM FOR JESUS . See a Christmas Bible Reading Plan .
CHRISTMAS BIBLE READING PLAN
Christmas Bible Reading Plan - Read Scripture About the Birth of Jesus
Praying with Paul, Second Edition: A Call to Spiritual Reformation
Excerpts from the book.
‘-All of us would be wiser if we would resolve never to put people down except on our prayer lists.’’
-Pray until you pray
-Many of us in our praying are like nasty little boys who ring front door bells and run away before anyone answers.
-At the heart of all our praying must be a biblical vision.
These are Quotes
All the Christmas presents in the world are worth nothing without the presence of Christ.” – By David Jeremiah
The great challenge left to us is to cut through all the glitz and glam of the season that has grown increasingly secular and commercial, and be reminded of the beauty of the One who is Christmas, JESUS CHRIST.
- By Bill Crowder
HAVE YOU READ THE BOOK OF GENESIS
These are highlights about the Book of GENESIS
In the Beginning ,God ….
Genesis is the first book of the Bible and Genesis comes from a Greek word that means beginning. Genesis starts with God . Genesis is about the beginning of the universe ,civilisation, the beginning of the human race, the fall of human race and God’s initiation of a rescue plan. It features the beginning of the people of Israel and God’s promise to the people of Israel. It is a book that speaks about relationships, highlighting those between God and his creation, between God and humankind, and between human beings.
Moses is the author of Genesis. It is one of the five books written by Moses.
Adam, Eve , Noah , Abraham , Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Esau, Jacob, Judah, Joseph and many others featured in the Book of Genesis.
The word, Bible, comes from the Greek, ta biblia, which means "the books.
The Bible is best selling book and most widely read book in the world. Our world has greatly been influenced by the Bible to includeLiterature,Art,history,law ,architecture ,politics and the like . It a collection of books written through God’s inspiration by over 40 writers over a period of at least 1500 years . God used several human authors to accomplish his will in writing the Scriptures through the influence of the Holy Spirit upon the Scripture writers which rendered their writings an accurate record of what is The Word of God.” (2Peter 1:20-21) . The entire message of the Bible is the witness of Jesus Christ as our saviour ,salvation, restorer and redeemer .
The Bible is like a library with two sections.The Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament has 27 books and the New Testament has 39 books. The first and last book of the old testament is Genesis and Malachi respectively . The first and last book of the New Testament is Mathew and Revelation respectively.
A Bible has around 800000 words in English depending on the translation, around 31,000 verses and around 1200 chapters.Reading, studying, meditating on the scriptures and practicing what the scriptures says has positively influenced and transformed the lives of many . Let’s be determined to read it as a priority and apply it to our lives. The Bible speaks to us as it is one of the ways we hear from God. All efforts in reading, meditating , researching the scriptures is not worth it if it does change us conforming us to the image of Jesus Christ and so our goal as we study the Bible should be to know Jesus and become like him in our thoughts, words and actions.
These are a few Bible study methods you can use to study your Bible. You can use any or a combination to study your Bible.
1.Devotional Method: select a bible passage , read it , meditate on it and write down how you can apply it to your life.
2.Scripture Verse Mapping Method:Select a verse in the Bible. Look at different Bible translations of the same verse. Make sure you look at the context of the verse. You can also look at other verses that relate to that verse.
Ponder on everything you have found out and learnt.Apply the truths of your findings to your life.
3.Chapter Summary Method : Read a chapter of a Bible book through several times and note the summary of the central thought in the passage. Ask yourself what can I learn about God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in this chapter and what have I learnt so I can apply it to myself and share with others.
4.The Topical Method : Find all verses about a topic you are interested in the Bible. You can look at topics such as Holiness, Love , Money etc and find all the verses that mentions them or explains them in scripture. You can also use different Bible translations to get a broader meaning of the topic under study. Organise all your findings, learn from them and share them with others.
5.The Biographical method: Select a Bible character and find all the Bible verses that relate to that character while studying the characters strengths and weaknesses and applying what you have learnt to your life .
6.Word Study Methods: Study the important words of the Bible. Find out how many times a word occurs in scripture and how it was used. Find out the original meaning of the word.In a word study, it is important that you trace one word throughout the entire Bible. You can either focus on the Old Testament and then the New Testament or just one or the other. You can look up the word in the original Hebrew or Greek to help you. Ask yourself how the understanding of this word can help you in your walk with God.
7.The Book Background Method: Study the background of a Book in the Bible and making notes of it after reading through the Book several times.You need to research into the historical,geographical,cultural,political events at the time the passage was written. You cannot interpret the Bible fully and correctly if you do not put into consideration the influence of the time it was written so that we can understand how to apply it to us today.
8.Bible Journaling Method
One of the most popular methods for studying the Bible is Bible journaling. This method is simply reading a passage of the Bible and using a notebook to write down your thoughts and how you can apply this to you and don’t forget to share your findings with others witnessing Jesus Christ.
9.Verse by Verse Analysis method : select a passage and examine the verses in detail , paraphrase the verses and use cross references. Study each verse, then the surrounding context, and determine what it is saying. For this method, you will want to try to find a theme, and rewrite what you think the verses are saying. Take note of characters, events, and people. Take note of your personal application for each verse.
CHRISTMAS IS HERE (Read John 3:16-17)
C- Christ is the reason for the season
H-Holly Jolly Season
R- Red and Green decorations
I- I receive the gift of eternal life in Jesus
S-Snow flakes falling
T-Tidings of comfort and Joy
M-Merry and Bright
A-A time for giving and joy
S-Snow flakes falling
I- I receive the gift of eternal life in Jesus
S-Snow flakes falling
H- Holly Jolly Season
E- Embrace the love of Christ.
R-Red and Green decorations
E- Embrace the love of Christ.
LETS SING A CHRISTMAS SONG
ON THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE SENT TO ME
The 12 days of Christmas in Christian calender represents the time between the birth of Christ and the arrival of the wise men, also known as the Magi. It starts on December 25, Christmas Day, and lasts until January 6, which is the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day.
The Twelve Days of Christmas, also known as Twelvetide, is a festive Christian season that celebrates the Birth of Jesus.
Do You Know the meaning of each gift given for each day of the 12 days of Christmas in the Christian faith.
1. A Partridge in a Pear Tree
The partridge in a pear tree represents Jesus, the Son of God been given to us as God’s special gift as we celebrate Christmas.
2. Two Turtledoves
These twin birds represent the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
3. Three French Hens
These birds represent faith, hope, and love.( Read 1 Corinthians 13).
4. Four Calling Birds
Represents the four Gospels — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
5. Five Gold Rings
Represents the first five books of the Old Testament, known as the Torah or the Pentateuch- Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,Numbers, Deuteronomy.
6. Six Geese a-Laying
Each egg is a day in creation when God formed the world.
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God created the heavens and the earth
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God created the sky and seas
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God created the land and plants
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God created the sun, moon, and stars
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God created fish and birds
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God created land animals and man. God rested on the 7th day. (Read Genesis 1 & 2)
7. Seven Swans a-Swimming
are the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit: Prophecy, Ministry, Teaching, Exhortation,Giving,Leading, Compassion. ( Romans 12:6-8)
8. Eight Maids-a-Milking
The Eight Maids represent the 8 Beatitudes, from Matthew 5:3-10
9. Nine Ladies Dancing
Represents the fruits of the Spirit which include: Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness,Goodness,Faithfulness,Gentleness,Self Control. Galatians 5:22-23 .
10. Ten Lords a-leaping
These represents the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-17 , Deuteronomy 5:6-22
11. Eleven Pipers Piping
The Eleven Pipers Piping signify the 11 Faithful Disciples who carried out the gospel message. Simon (whom Jesus named Peter),Andrew, James, John ,Phillip , Barthlomew ,Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot ,Judas, son of James. ( Mathew 10:2-4 , Mark 3:13-19 , Luke 6:12-19 ) .
***Judas Iscariot committed suicide after betraying Jesus .
12. Twelve Drummers Drumming
Represents the twelve tribes of Israel
Reuben, Simeon, Judah, Issachar, Zebulun, Benjamin, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Ephraim and Manasseh . The twelve tribes represent the foundation of God's people, and their legacy contributes to Scripture and history, speaking of God's faithfulness and fulfillment of promises.
Genesis 49:28 , Exodus 24:4, Ezekiel 47:13, Mathew 19:28, Luke 22:30, James 1:1, Revelation 21: 12.
FLOWING WITH MILK AND HONEY
This phrase comes from the Book of Exodus .Exodus 3:8 “So I have come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up from that land to a good and large land, to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the place of the Canaanites and the Hittites and the Amorites and the Perizzites and the Hivites and the Jebusites.”
The people of God , the Israelites where slaves in Egypt and held in bondage for 400 years after which God delivered them and they wandered from there in the wilderness for 40 years and God gave them a promise that as descendants of Abraham he will give them the land of Canaan which was called a promised land, a good land flowing with milk and honey .
In the Bible,milk signifies abundance and honey signifies luxury and splendid things that makes life a blessing. Just like the biblical context, the term moving into a land flowing with milk and honey is commonly used to mean that you are leaving one place or situation and entering a better place or situation. As we are coming into the months of October, November and December , All will be well and it will be better months for us . The Lord will bring us into a place of abundance of peace , joy, mercy and grace in Jesus name.
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“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated,———— (Read Matthew 1:23)
Where is this written in the Bible ‘ For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, ——-,Mighty God, Everlasting Father,———— (Read Isaiah 9:6 )
(Please see our SERMON NOTES SECTION on a message about unwrapping your gifts)
Where do you find the story of the gift of the Birth of Jesus in the Bible . (Read Mathew 1:18-25 and Luke 2:1-20).
The Nativity scene – featuring the baby Jesus in a manger, Mary, Joseph, angels, animals, shepherds, and the three wise men – is a Christmas tradition started by ——-) Saint Francis of Assisi.
Complete the Bible Verses . ‘’And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented ——to Him: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.”( Read Matthew 2:11 and Please see our SERMON NOTES SECTION on a message about unwrapping your gifts).
QUIET PLEASE
Quiet time has been known by other names such as morning devotions,personal devotions, morning watch etc .Quiet time is a time we set aside to meet with God daily and have personal fellowship with him through the word of God and prayers.
The purpose of your quiet time is to have fellowship with Jesus so we can be intimate with him. Jesus spent time in fellowship with his Father , how much more should this be important for us . If Jesus is the first in your life you should give him priority. Mathew 6:33
Our Quiet time with the Lord gives us the priveledge to get direction from God for our daily living.It is a time to bring our day before the Lord and committing it into his hands and recharging spiritually for the day ahead.
Remember the Bible speaks of our relationship with God as a love relationship. He is the head of the church and we the church are his bride.
Don’t forget to read the love letter God has written to us - Your Bible . As you spend time with Jesus in your Quiet time through sharing your thoughts with him in prayer and reading his love letter, the Bible you become more like Jesus. There is a saying that couples begin to look more alike when they have been married for a long time.Give God the best part of your day.
If you miss your Quiet time, don’t go on a guilt trip either , don’t give up . You can always get back into the schedule as soon as you can .
Bible Verses for Quiet Time :
.Mark 1:35 , Genesis 19:27, Job 1:5, Genesis 28:18-22, Exodus 34:4, 1Samuel 1:19, Psalm 5:3, Psalm 119:147, Pslam 143:8, Isaiah 26:9, Ezekiel 12:8, John 4:23, Phil 3:7-10,2Corinthians 3:18, Habbakuk 2:20, Psalm 89:7, Psalm 139:23-24.
Your Quiet time with the Lord should be different from a time you set aside for your personal thorough Bible Study.
Have you ever thought of your Bible study and prayer time as a date with Jesus?
You can consider having a "Jesus Date Bag" always packed. What do you need in your Jesus Date Bag?
Your Bible, a journal, devotional, highlighters, pens, post-it notes, Bible Study manuals or articles, a Bible Dictionary and or Bible Encyclopedia, a Bible handbook, a Bible commentary, may be scripture cards, a note book or a jotter, a list or hymn book etc .
When your date is finished, repack your date bag and put it back in the same spot every time so it’s ready for tomorrow’s big date with Jesus.
Remember, you must also be ready all the time, for Jesus will come when you least expect it. (Matthew 24:44)
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Did you know box and Treasures in 3 Chapters section are updated monthly.
Resources section is updated every 1-2 months.
Sermon Notes are updated every 3 months.
Answered Bible Questions are updated as questions are sent in.
The PRAY section will also be updated from time to time.
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