Theology

*08/02/2026* *SECOND SUNDAY SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God protects and watches over us IX Genesis 28:15 Deuteronomy 32:11 Isaiah 25:4 Jude 24-25 Matthew 23:37 John 17:11 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Although Paul was aware that the Thessalonians might be tempted and prove unfaithful, he was confident that God would establish or strengthen them. 2 Thessalonians 2:17; 1 Thessalonians 3:2,13 He knew that God would guard or protect them. Philippians 1:6 1 Thessalonians 5:24 In the previous verse, he had warned them concerning evil men. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 Here Paul assures them that God will faithfully stand watch over them so that not even the evil one, Satan himself, could get hold of them. This must have been especially comforting to the Thessalonians, for they were still experiencing severe persecution on account of their faith. 2 Thessalonians 1:4 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Ema...

*04/02/2026* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God protects and watches over us VIII Genesis 28:15 Deuteronomy 32:11 Isaiah 25:4 Jude 24-25 Matthew 23:37 John 17:11 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Rejoicing and gentleness are difficult during times of anxiety, and so Paul counsels the believers that they should be free from any kind of anxiety (Philippians 4:6). How? By being people of prayer and presenting everything to God with thanksgiving for the Lord’s mercy and forgiveness. For a Christian, God is an intimate friend and Lord who is able to help in all circumstances. By praying we allow him to share our burdens. The result of committing our anxieties to God is protection by the peace of God. Philippians 4:7 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*

*01/02/2026* *THANKSGIVING SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God protects and watches over us VII Genesis 28:15 Deuteronomy 32:11 Isaiah 25:4 Jude 24-25 Matthew 23:37 John 17:11 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Thessalonians 3:3 The first thing Jesus requested for his disciples was protection by the Father’s power. This reveals Jesus’ keen sensitivity to the plight of His disciples brought on by His departure. He was going to the Father, but they would be left behind. Jesus asked the Father to keep the disciples through his name, that is, to keep them true to the revelation of God that Jesus had given to them while He was with them. The disciples would have a new union with the Father and Son through the future indwelling of the Holy Spirit. *Tithes & Offering* Genesis 14:18-20 Account name:  *The Ecumenican Church* Account number: 2280020397 Banker: *Eco Bank Nig. Ltd* *This church is not funded or sponsored by any state, private or public organi...

*28/01/2026* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God protects and watches over us VI Genesis 28:15 Deuteronomy 32:11 Isaiah 25:4 Jude 24-25 Matthew 23:37 John 17:11 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Calling a name twice, as in *Jerusalem, Jerusalem*, indicates strong emotion. Matthew 27:46 2 Samuel 18:33 Acts 9:4 The phrases *I wanted* and *you were not willing* illustrate the opposition of Israel to Christ’s will. (Psalms 91:4, for another image of a mother hen). The fearful word of judgment in Matthew 23:35-36 seems to point to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. Yet Jesus’ pastoral heart is clearly seen in his offer of God’s love to the rebel city (Matthew 23:37). He patiently waits for the people’s response, and does not force them to come to him. *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*

*25/01/2026* *ANOINTING HEALING AND COMMUNION SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God protects and watches over us V Genesis 28:15 Deuteronomy 32:11 Isaiah 25:4 Jude 24-25 Matthew 23:37 John 17:11 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Thessalonians 3:3 God is able to keep us from stumbling. Psalms 37:23,24; 12:1-3 Proverbs 4:11,12 He guards us in this life, despite all the dangers and pitfalls that deceivers put in our way. *Faultless* is a Greek word used of sacrificial animals that had no blemish and thus were fit to be offered to God. Only God can save us, cleanse us from our sins and present us to Himself as faultless, for God is the Author and Perfecter of our faith. Hebrews 12:2 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*

*21/01/2026* *MID WEEK SERVICE* TOPIC: *WHAT DOES GOD DO?* CONTINUING PROVISION AND PRESENCE  - God protects and watches over us IV Genesis 28:15 Deuteronomy 32:11 Isaiah 25:4 Jude 24-25 Matthew 23:37 John 17:11 Philippians 4:6-7 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Jude concludes his letter with exuberant praise for the Lord, who alone could keep us from being deceived. *Stumbling* probably refers to the possibility of being tripped up by the false teachers’ errors. Note that Jude does not use the word falling, but stumbling. Only a person who is already walking or running (frequent biblical images of the Christian life) can stumble. Galatians 5:7 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Hebrews 12:1 1 John 2:6 *©️2026* *Ecumenican Church Nigeria ™️* WhatsApp/Telegram: *+2348052366039* Email: *johnifesanya@gmail.com* *www.johnifesanya.blogspot.com* *#ECN Ibadan #* Powered by *JDIS*