Theology

HISTORIANS SUGGEST: APRIL 3, 33 AD IS THE EXACT DATE OF JESUS' DEATH Many historians and biblical scholars do suggest that April 3, 33 A.D. is one of the most likely dates for the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. This conclusion comes from a combination of Gospel accounts, Roman historical records, and astronomical calculations—particularly the occurrence of Passover and a lunar eclipse that may align with descriptions of darkness during the crucifixion. The Gospels place Jesus’ death on a Friday during Passover, under the governorship of Pontius Pilate (around 26–36 A.D.). When scholars examine which years in that range had Passover falling on a Friday, two main possibilities emerge: April 7, 30 A.D., and April 3, 33 A.D. Among these, April 3, 33 A.D. is often favored because it better fits the timeline of Jesus’ ministry and certain details in the Gospel of John. Astronomical studies also point out that a lunar eclipse occurred on that date, which some connect to Acts 2:20 ...

*01/04/2026* *40 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYERS* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Red Sea III Exodus 14:1-31 Pharaoh’s words in Exodus 14:5 suggests that the Egyptians do not intend to kill the Israelites but to bring them back to Egypt. Nevertheless, on seeing the pursuing army, all the Israelites can think of is that they face death, trapped between their enemies and the sea (Exodus 14:10). They have good reason to fear. Pharaoh’s army consists of six hundred of the best chariots along with all the other chariots of Egypt (Exodus 14:7). There were probably three men in each chariot: a driver, a soldier and his squire, who carried the soldier’s shield. Such a force would look extremely impressive to the Israelites, who had no weapons and no experience in armed combat. No wonder they cry out, not only in fear but also in rage and incomprehension dire...

*29/03/2026* *40 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYERS* *ANOINTING HEALING AND COMMUNION SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Red Sea II Exodus 14:1-31 Pharaoh’s change in attitude is caused by God hardening his heart (Exodus 14:4) but also by his second thoughts after the shock of the death of the firstborn had passed (Exodus 14:5-6). He realizes that he has lost a large part of the labour force for his construction projects. Moreover, in yielding to the God of Israel, he has diminished his own authority. In bowing before Moses and asking for his blessing (Exodus 13:32), he has allowed himself to act as if he were a subject of the man who represented his slaves! No wonder his wounded pride expresses itself in a desire for revenge. *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *...

*25/03/2026* *40 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYERS* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Red Sea Exodus 14:1-31 God’s final victory over the Egyptians and their stubborn Pharaoh at the Red Sea can be said to be like an eleventh plaque. Many of the same themes that were heard over and over again in the earlier account of the plagues resurface here: the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart (Exodus 14:4a,17), the use of Moses’ staff (Exodus 14:16,21,26-27), the contrast between the suffering of the Egyptians and the deliverance of the Israelites (Exodus 14:20;28-29) and God’s insistence that he is taking action *so that the Egyptians will know I am the Lord* (Exodus 14:4b,18). *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*

*22/03/2026* *40 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYERS* *FOURTH SUNDAY SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Burning bush VIII Exodus 3:1-10 Then God gives Moses his orders, beginning with a strong imperative: GO (Exodus 3:10). The command is precise and there is no way round it. Moses is to confront Pharaoh and *bring my people out of Egypt*. He is to be the instrument that God will use to fulfill his promise to deliver the people from slavery. God’s call to Moses reveals what sets the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob apart from the local gods. He is personal (‘your’ God), faithful (he keeps his promise to the Israelites’ ancestors), compassionate (he identifies with the sufferings of his people), and sovereign (he summons people and gives orders). *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya...

*18/03/2026* *40 DAYS FASTING AND PRAYERS* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God will sometimes overrule the natural order by the miraculous  True Miracles  Burning bush VII Exodus 3:1-10 God describes the destination to which he will lead the Israelites as a good and spacious land. It will be a place of prosperity, for there will be abundant room to raise flocks. It will also be an ideal environment that can be described as flowing with milk and honey. Exodus 3:8b Leviticus 20:24 Numbers 13:27 Deuteronomy 6:3; 27:3 Joshua 5:6 Jeremiah 11:5 Ezekiel 20:6 This image leaves no doubt that there will be an abundant supply of food in the region. *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*