by Adventist Naija | Jun 29, 2022 | Bible Study
Where are the dead? This is an important question that has been begging for answers due to different Biblical interpretation. Some teach that the dead are already in Heaven with Jesus, some believe they are in the space somewhere while others believe they are in the grave till the resurrection day.
We will be looking at several questions concerning the state of the dead with answers from the Bible.
Q1. What is death
Death is defined as the act of passing away, the end of life.
Q2. How did man become a living soul?
Genesis 2:7
Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Q3. Where does the spirit and the dust go when one dies?
Ecclesiastes 12:7
and the dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Q4. What did Jesus call death?
John 11:11-14
11 This He said, and after that He said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I go, so that I may awaken him out of sleep.”
12 The disciples then said to Him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.”
13 Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that He was speaking of literal sleep.
14 So Jesus then said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead,
Q5. How long will they sleep there?
“So man lies down, and rises not: till the heavens be no more, they shall not awake, nor be raised out of
their sleep.’ Job 14: 12.
Q6. Is the Spirit that returns to God, conscious?
Ecclesiastes 9:5
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten.
Psalm 146:4
When their spirit departs, they return to the ground; on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Q7. Do the dead remember anything?
Psalm 6:5
For the dead do not remember you. Who can praise you from the grave?
Ecclesiastes 9:5, 6, 10
5. The living at least know they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, nor are they remembered.
6. Whatever they did in their lifetime—loving, hating, envying—is all long gone. They no longer play a part in anything here on earth.
10. Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
Q8. Can the dead praise God?
Psalm 115:17
“The dead praise not the Lord, neither any that go down into silence.”
Q9. Are the righteous dead in heaven?
Acts 2:34
“For David is not ascended into the heavens.”
Q10 When will the righteous rise from their sleep (Death) ?
1 Thessalonian. 4: 16.
“For the Lord Himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the Archangel, and with
the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.”
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by Onovae Akpoesiri | Apr 9, 2022 | Bible Study
One of the important lessons Jesus Christ taught his followers is how to care for the needy. Jesus spent a lot of His time caring for the poor ones. As his followers he also wants us to follow his footsteps by feeding and clothing those in need.
Here are some powerful Bible text that will motivate you to help the poor.
1. John 15:12 “This is my commandment: love each other just as I have loved you.”
2. Hebrews 13:16 “Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have because God is pleased with these kinds of sacrifices.”
3. Matthew 5:16 “In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven.”
4. Proverbs 3:27 “Don’t withhold good from someone who deserves it, when it is in your power to do so.”
5. Matthew 25:44 – 45 “Then they will reply, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison and didn’t do anything to help you?’ Then he will answer, ‘I assure you that when you haven’t done it for one of the least of these, you haven’t done it for me.’
6. Luke 3:10-11 “The crowds asked him, ‘What then should we do?’ He answered, ‘Whoever has two shirts must share with the one who has none, and whoever has food must do the same.'”
7. Luke 6:28 “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”
8. Exodus 17:12 “When Moses’ hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up—one on one side, one on the other—so that his hands remained steady till sunset.”
9. Acts 9:36 “Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity.”
10. Deuteronomy 15:11 “Poor persons will never disappear from the earth. That’s why I’m giving you this command: you must open your hand generously to your fellow Israelites, to the needy among you, and to the poor who live with you in your land.”
11. Proverbs 11:25 “Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”
12. Deuteronomy 22:4 “Don’t just watch your fellow Israelite’s donkey or ox fall down in the road and do nothing about it. You must help your fellow Israelite get the animal up again.”
13. 1 John 3:17 “But if someone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but refuses to help — how can the love of God dwell in a person like that?”
14. Proverbs 22:9 “Happy are generous people, because they give some of their food to the poor.”
15. Acts 20:35 “In everything I have shown you that, by working hard, we must help the weak. In this way we remember the Lord Jesus’ words: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.'”
16. Galatians 2:10 “Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do.”
17. Ephesians 4:28 “Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with their own hands, that they may have something to share with those in need.”
18. James 2:14-17 “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,’ but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
19. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ.”
20. Hebrews 6:10 “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”
by Onovae Akpoesiri | Dec 19, 2021 | Bible Study
8 Short Lessons from Ecclesiastes 5
1. Vs1-2, Be careful what you do when you go for worship. You are in the presence of God. Take time to listen in the house of God; don’t be talkative. Think carefully and consider before you say anything in the church because you are before God. He is greater and wiser than you, so don’t do lip service.
2. Vs3-5, Dreams are usually drawn from what we spend more time doing during the day (much activity) so be careful what you spend your time doing. Don’t be the only one talking all the time, also take time to listen to others. Talking and not listening is a sign of foolishness, so watch your words.
3. Vs 4-5, Don’t make a promise you cannot fulfill before God. If you say I will do something in God’s honor do it quickly because if you don’t, it’s foolishness and God is not happy with such acts. So please, do whatever you promise to do. It is better to keep quiet and not promise to do anything than to promise and fail.
4. Vs 6-7, Your mouth can put you in trouble and cause you to sin. Don’t be hasty to speak mostly especially, before God and His servants, and then later you come back and say, ‘it was a joke or that’s not what I wanted to say.’ So think carefully before you speak and be sure of what you are saying because God does not take it lightly what you say in His Presence. Don’t bring a curse on yourself with your own mouth. Fear God.
5. Vs 8-9, Don’t be surprised when you see corruption and oppression; there is always someone higher who watches over other leaders and another who is higher that watches over the higher one. In essence, there is always someone stronger. Know that even the mighty and powerful all benefit from the ground (the rich or powerful get their food, clothes gold, and raw materials for their cars, mansions, etc from the ground). So at last God watches over all and all benefit from what He has already made. Fear God.
6. Vs 10-12, Don’t fall into the delusion of gathering wealth and loving money, you will never be satisfied, at last, it is of no use. Riches come with their own challenges. When you work hard and you are content you have rest but when you are in a race to own it all, your abundance will take sleep and peace from you; so be careful that you don’t end up only seeing them with your eyes.
7. Vs 13-17, Don’t be selfish by hoarding riches for yourself because it will only be to your own destruction. Understand that you shall return to the grave with nothing, just as you were born with nothing. You cannot carry the wealth you have gathered with you to the grave. So what will you gain at last if you just gather without sharing? At last, there is sickness, sorrow, and anger.
8. Vs18-20, It is good to enjoy what you have from your labor. God has given us life to labor, this is our heritage, so enjoy what God has blessed you with. But remember that as God has given you riches and life to enjoy your wealth; it is a gift, not your right. So use it well, and God will keep you all the days of your life with joy in your heart. Remain Blessed.
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by Onovae Akpoesiri | Nov 23, 2021 | Bible Study, world Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church Ten Days of Prayer formerly called Operation Global Rain was adopted by the world church in 2010.
Every January, churches in over a hundred countries join hands together to fast and pray. The Ten Days experience can’t be quantified. Hearts are surrendered, souls convicted, and requests for prayer have been answered.
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2022 Ten Days of Prayer will start on the 5th of January to the 15th of January, 2022.
Theme: The Three Angels Call to Prayer
“Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people.”
Revelation 14:6, ESV
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by Deborah Onovae | Nov 2, 2021 | Bible Study
The Bible is centered on Jesus, He is the core of the bible. Christ has so many titles in both the old testament and the new testament.
Below are some of the titles of Christ and their Bible passages.
1. Seed of the woman. Genesis 3:15.
2. Mine Angel. Exodus 23: 23.
3. Star out of Jacob. Numbers 24:17.
4. Prophet. Deuteronomy 18: 15, 18.
5. Captain of the host of the Lord. Joshua 5: 14.
6. A Friend closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24.
7. My Beloved. Song of Solomon 2:10.
8. Chiefest among ten thousand. Song of Solomon 5:10.
9. (One) altogether lovely. Song of Solomon 5: 16.
10. The Mighty God. Isaiah 9: 6.
11. The Everlasting Father. Isaiah 9:6.
12. The Prince of Peace. Isaiah. 9:6.
13. The Lord our Righteousness. Jeremiah 23:5,6
14. The Son of God. Daniel 3:25.
15. The Son of man. Daniel 7:13.
16. Michael, . . . the Great Prince. Daniel 12:1
17. The Branch. Zechariah 6: 12, 13.
18. The Messenger of the covenant. Malachi 3:1
19. The Sun of Righteousness. Malachi 4:2
20. The Word. John 1:1.
21. The Lamb of God. John 1:29.
22. The Bread of Life. John 6:35.
23. The Light of the world. John 8:12.
24. The Door of the sheep. John 10:7.
25. The Good Shepherd. John 10:11.
26. The Resurrection and the Life. John 11:25.
27. The Way, the Truth, and the Life. John 14:6.
28. The True Vine. John 15:1.
29. That Rock 1 Corinthians 10:4.
30. The last Adam. 1 Corinthians 15:45.
31. The Chief Corner-stone. Ephesians 2:20.
32. The Man Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 2:5.
33. A Great High Priest. Hebrew 4:14.
34. The Author of our faith. Hebrew 12:2
35. The Chief Shepherd. 1 Peter 5:4.
36. An Advocate. 1 John 2:1.
37. Michael the Archangel. Jude 9.
38. The Lion of the tribe of Judah. Revelation 5:5.
39. The Morning Star. Revelation 22:16.
40. King of kings, and Lord of Lord’s. Revelation17:14
41. Immanuel Isaiah 7:14
42. Jesus. Matthew 1:21
43. Prince of life. Acts 3:15
44. Son of David Matthew 1:1
45. Balm of Gilead. Jeremiah 8:22
46. Lion of the tribe of Judah. Revelation 5:5
47. Son of the blessed. Mark 16:61
48. Son of the highest. Luke 1:32
49. Rose of Sharon. Song of Solomon 2:1
50. Redeemer Job 19:25
by Onovae Akpoesiri | Oct 21, 2021 | Bible Study
The world is filled with pains and anguish. People are struggling especially with their health, some are coping with terminal illnesses that will not stop disturbing them. But there is hope for us, there are amazing Bible promises concerning our health.
No matter the situation of your pains, just claim the promises of God concerning your health and experience the refreshing health God has promised.
Check out 30 Amazing Bible Texts For Healing
1. But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD…” — Jeremiah 30:17
2. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28
3. “Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.” — James 5:14-15
4. “He gives power to the weak, and to those who have no might He increases strength…Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” — Isaiah 40:29,31
5. “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.” — 1 Peter 2:24
6.”This is my comfort in my affliction, that your promise gives me life.” — Psalm 119:50
7. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” — Psalm 147:3
8. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul.” — 3 John 1:2
9. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” — Psalm 73:26
10. ” But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings. You shall go out leaping like calves from the stall.” — Malachi 4:2
11.” Heal me, O LORD, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.” — Jeremiah 17:14
12. “Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am faint; heal me, LORD, for my bones are in agony.” — Psalm 6:2
13.” Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all his benefits —who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion.” — Psalm 103:2-4
14.” The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:17-18
15. “Worship the LORD your God, and his blessing will be on your food and water. I will take away sickness from among you…” — Exodus 23:25
16. “The Lord gives sight to the blind, the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous.” – Psalm 146:8
17. “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” – 3 John 1:2
18. “The is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: ‘I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you.” – 2 Kings 20:5
19. “Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise.” – Jer 17:14
20.’I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,’ says the Lord, ‘And I will heal them.’-Isaiah 57:18-19
21.” He sent out his word and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.”- Psalm 107:20-21
22 “Lord my God, I called to you for help, and you healed me.” – Psalm 30:2
23. “The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.” Psalm 41:3
24. “Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.” Psalm 58:8
25. ‘Nevertheless, I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” Jeremiah 33:6
26. “He said, “If you listen carefully to the Lord your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the Lord, who heals you.”
27. “The Lord will keep you free from every disease. He will not inflict on you the horrible diseases you knew in Egypt, but he will inflict them on all who hate you.” Deuteronomy 7:15
28. “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19
29. “Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am faint; heal me, Lord, for my bones are in agony.” Psalm 6:2
30. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” – John 14:27
