1 Peter 3.19 – 20

By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

Good morning and happy new year to you my friend. We give God the praise for the opportunity He has given us to see yet another year in the land of the living.

There are many interpretations to the bible text this morning but I am on the side of those that believe Apostle Peter to be saying that, the event in the study text took place when Jesus was in the tomb after His death.

Jesus did not just sleep in the tomb, He went to preach gospel even in hell and those that believed rose with Him.

Who are the “The spirits in prison” who “formerly did not obey?”

There is a believe among others that says, they are the souls of Old Testament believers, whom Jesus liberated from captivity of hell and brought with Him to heaven.

Matthew 27.52 – 53 confirms that, “And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

And came out of the graves after His (Jesus) resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many”.

The message that Jesus proclaims was His death and resurrection. It is therefore a good news to them.

The Apostles’ Creed says “I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in JESUS CHRIST, His only begotten Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. HE DESCENDED INTO HELL. On the third day, He rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty…”

As we are going into this year, beginning from today, we should pray in faith that the power that raised Jesus Christ up from dead after preaching to the spirits in prison of hell will see us through the year and take us gracefully to 2026 and beyond if Jesus tarries.

Jesus did not come out of the prison alone, those who believed in Him rose with Him. Therefore, it is expected of us that we are not coming out of this year alone, the way we entered.

God has promised to bless us this year, however, we must ensure that our lives win souls unto His kingdom.

There are many people wallowing in sins that we must take the gospel of Jesus Christ to. By the time, we would have souls that will come out with us in 2026.

Friend, you cannot give what you don’t have. If you yourself have not accepted Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour, how then can you tell others to give their life? That is one of the reasons why you must surrender your life unto Him now.

Until tomorrow again if Jesus tarries and He permits when we shall be studying another topic as may be dictated by the Holy Spirit, I pray for you that year 2025 will neither swallow you nor write your last chapter in Jesus name.

Don’t forget that Adesola Arilewola cares for your soul and Jesus loves you more than you know.

MARANATHA.

Thank You Jesus,

Salvation Prayers

If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:

Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

Support Our Ministry,

Good Morning Dear,

It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,

Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,

Please make your donation to this account,

Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,

Account Number,0139438409,

Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,

To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,

Thank You Very Much For Your Support,

May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,

May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

By Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,