Training in Evangelism, Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Resisting the schemes of the enemy (Neh 6:10-14), Rev Dr. John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction At this point in our studies on the book of Nehemiah, it has become clear that Nehemiah has faced number of oppositions in his task of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. Yet with a sense of focus, prayer, discipline, hard work and teamwork, Nehemiah has continued to build the wall to near completion. This study on Nehemiah 6:10-14 seeks…

Who is a Church Member, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Knowing the strategies of the enemy, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction Nehemiah 2:19-20 brings out the theme of opposition first identified in 2:10. The main opposing figures are two. They are Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite. Later accounts include Geshem the Arabian (Neh 2:19; 4:1). These men were greatly upset that someone had come to help the Israelites with their problems. Like Nehemiah, those serving God will inevitably…

Let us arise and build (Nehemiah 2:11-18), Rev. Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Hamburg, Bible study material Introduction This studies on Nehemiah 2:11-19 focuses on the dynamics of sharing a vision and motivating others to engage in projects for transformational development. It brings out the essentials of motivating others for transformational development in the Church and our communities. In this light, the steps that Nehemiah took when he arrived…

Reading Nehemiah 2:1-12 from the perspective of Emotional Intelligence, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction This study focuses on reading Nehemiah 2:1-10 from the perspective of emotional intelligence. It applies the essential elements of emotional intelligence in understanding how Nehemiah related with the King, made requests and thus obtained permission and other resources to embark on his vision of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem. To do that, the meaning of emotional intelligence is first…

Praying through the content of Nehemiah’s model prayer (Nehemiah 1:5-11), Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction Nehemiah 1:5-11 summarises Nehemiah’s prayer after he heard of the distress of the Jews in Jerusalem. In this case, Nehemiah’s prayer contains praise, confession of sins, an affirmation of God’s promises and petition. It is important to state that a prayer that aims at transformation should be fashioned along this line. The content of Nehemiah’s prayer serves as a…

DEVELOPING VISION FOR TRANSFORMATION, REV DR JOHN KWASI FOSU

Studies on Nehemiah 1:1-4, 10 Introduction Having studied the introductory material on the book of Nehemiah, this material begins our verse-by-verse studies of the book. The first chapter of the book gives a detailed account of how Nehemiah developed a passion to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem. Though in a foreign land, when Nehemiah heard about the situation of his…

Overview and outline of the book of Nehemiah, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction This material looks at the general overview of the book of Nehemiah. By so doing, the general features that include the major characters, key words and division of the book. It is anticipated that this background study will enable us get a balance perspective. Significant features The book of Nehemiah covers a period of about 12 years from 445…

Essential themes in the book of Nehemiah, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction In our previous studies, we learnt that the book of Nehemiah was written to show the work of God through a godly leader, Nehemiah.  This study material aims at highlighting some essential themes one encounters upon reading Nehemiah. Among others, these themes include leadership, vision, prayer, resilience and spiritual warfare, and spiritual renewal. It is important to first study…

Introducing the book of Nehemiah: Inspired to transform lives and communities, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction Amazing Grace Baptist Church, Hamburg welcomes you to 2021, especially as we embark on the theme of divine transformation. In this year, it is anticipated that the members of the church will be strengthened in their hearts, minds, emotions and actions to the transformation God wants us to be. In the light of this theme and for our weekly…

Glories of humble beginnings, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction Humble beginnings characterise people God uses. In other words, preparations in the wilderness precede great ministries. It is said that a journey of thousand miles begins with a step. All the exciting things you see today have their beginning smaller than the end.  This means that you must have a starting point in everything that you intend to achieve…

Prophecies concerning Christ’s birth, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction One of the uniqueness of Jesus Christ has to do with the manner of His birth as foretold in the Old Testament. This write-up therefore briefly looks at the Old Testament prophecies concerning Christ’s birth. It shows that Jesus indeed fulfills the prophecies about the coming messiah. Thus, the prophecies concerning Christ’s lineage and birth is therefore presented in…

The Church facing opposition from within, Rev. Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction The fact remains that Satan is still attacking the believers, and as he does, he uses a dual plan: deception from within (Acts 5:1-16) and persecution from without (Acts 5:17-34). Satan is a liar and a murderer, and we see him operating in both spheres in this chapter. The main purpose for this material is to do an expository…

Essentials of being part of covenant community of givers, Rev Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction Acts 4:32-37 describes the early community of believers in Jerusalem. In this study, essentials of communal living are looked at with particular attention to unity in mind, belonging to the Church as covenant community of givers and keys to giving that meet practical needs in the community of believers. The church as covenant community of those united in mind…

Boldness in defending the Gospel, Rev. Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction This study on Acts 4:13-31 focuses on the boldness of the Apostles as they faced the Sanhedrin. Reading Acts 4 shows that boldness serves as the theme of the chapter. Boldness after walking with Jesus In verses 13 – 17 the disciples were told to leave the council of the Sanhedrin while they considered the case. They were impressed…

Boldness in defending the Gospel

Introduction This study on Acts 4:13-31 focuses on the boldness of the Apostles as they faced the Sanhedrin. Reading Acts 4 shows that boldness serves as the theme of the chapter. Boldness after walking with Jesus In verses 13 – 17 the disciples were told to leave the council of the Sanhedrin while they considered the case. They were impressed…

Salvation in the name Jesus (Acts 4:1-12), Rev. Dr John Kwasi Fosu

Introduction The mention of a name brings about mixed feelings to those who hear it. For names constitute one of the most important forces in the universe. The mention of the name Jesus produces a multitude of reactions: both positive and negative feelings. This study on Acts 4:1-12 highlights the power of the name Jesus that brings about salvation and…