Sandrah Nyesigye

Christian || Light || A City Builder || Unstoppable || Water Resources Engineer

[Sandrah Nyesigye @nyesigye2]

What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

O precious is the flow
that makes me white as snow;
no other fount I know;
nothing but the blood of Jesus.

[Gideon Odoma @gideonodoma]

REPENTANCE

I think some of you are missing the context of the story, per Luke 15.

The allegation against Jesus was that He received sinners & ate with them. Well, did Jesus think the people making that allegation were righteous & truly didn't need to repent, as they implied? This issue alone should settle the status of the 99 & the possible interpretation. Whoever the 99 were, they were not Angels, since the lost sheep was one of them. And since there are no persons who do not need repentance, the 99 can't be considered to be saved persons. Also, if they were saved, it means, the one sheep was simply a back-slider & not a 'sinner' per se, since it used to be in the flock of 100 sheep, before getting lost. But, the charge was about Jesus receiving SINNERS & eating with them.

Secondly, to insinuate that Jesus did not mean for His interlocutors (The Pharisees & Scribes) to locate themselves somewhere in His response is strained & completely out of pattern, with Jesus. In fact, He would tell a story sometime & the Pharisees would be livid, believing Jesus told the parable "against" them (For instance, see Luke 20:19, but for context read from vs 1).

Thirdly, and this amplifies the second point: Jesus is said to have responded with A Parable. Not 3 parables. (Read the text). Meaning He told a parable containing 3 stories. In fact, you can tell that the lost sheep & the lost coin are clearly the same point being made in two ways. In the KJV, the stories are framed (in vs 4 & 8) like this: "What man of you, having... Either what woman having..." It is in vs 11 that the narrator makes a brief comment to introduce Jesus' telling of the story of the 2 boys.
Since it is one parable, it means each story is supposed to both reinforce & complement the others, & you'd need to consider all three together to get Jesus' overall point.
In the final story, Jesus contrasted the attitude of the Pharisees & Scribes on the one hand with the attitude of the SINNERS, on the other hand. The older brother was so self righteous that one, he said he had NEVER done anything wrong in his dealing with his dad (vs 29), making him the (self)righteous one needing NO repentance. Nobody then, hearing that story, believed he never did wrong. Also, he was ANGRY his brother was home. Wait, was that righteous ANGER?

But more. Fourthly: the allegation was 'this man receives sinners & EATS with them'. The final scene of the 3-stories-1-Parable is the father trying to get the older son to the feast. So, the older son is clearly OUTSIDE the house. This parallels the 99 sheep that were left in the desert, separated from the venue of the celebration. The inference about the 99 is warranted by this last scene.
What is both humbling & indicting is that, just as the father went out to bring the younger boy home, he also went out in the middle of the feast, to bring the older brother to the feast too. The genius of Jesus' story telling here is unmatched. He concluded the parable without resolution. Did the father succeed? Did the older brother make it home? We are not told. We are not told because Jesus is saying the answer to that question would be somewhat "determined" by the older brother (Pharisees/Scribes). Yet, what is clear is the father wants them both at the feast. But, only the younger brother, the obvious sinner, is at the feast when the curtain closes on the parable.
The Pharisees said: "This man receives sinners." Yes. Point however is, all are sinners, & so, if anyone refuses God's diagnosis of their situation, they forfeit God's help. In implying that they were not sinners, these Pharisees forfeited salvation, which those obvious sinners were earger to embrace at the time.
So, there were sinners, there were the self-righteous, & there was The Saviour. But the self-righteous did not accept the one who accepted them & therefore were not at the feast

Jesus' point is: "My feast is on. I want all in, but if you reject me, you exclude yourself"

Could go on...

[Judah Olorunmaiye @JudahMaiye]

It is absolutely impossible to live as salt and light in the present world when we see the world as glorious, bright, homely and lovely.

We cannot impact a world that we envy and admire.

We cannot save a world that we perceive as "blessed" and "successful".

[Yanju shine @YanjuShine]

Master, teach me Karate 🥋

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[Yanju shine @YanjuShine]

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Apply heat
Pray, stay prayed up!

[Prophet Emmanuel Okeke @PhtEmmanuelO]

I love Apostle @gideonodoma. His messages and teachings are gentle and refreshing to my soul.

When you talk about teachers of the Word, he's honestly one of the first people that comes to my mind.

You want balance? 😄 Just go and listen to him.

If you haven't sat under his ministration, I highly recommend that you do. You'll be grateful you did.

There's just something about the way he presents the Word. It's calm, yet full of conviction, and always precise. He doesn't just teach the Scriptures; he helps you understand the context and the intention behind what was written.

Happy Birthday, sir.

Thank you for your faithfulness to Christ and to His Word. May the Lord continue to strengthen you, increase you, and preserve you for many more years of fruitful ministry.

God bless you, Papa. 🙏

[Duke Of Idanre🤴 (FKJW) @Iam_akinbusola]

Happy Birthday AGO @gideonodoma
Thank you sir for your labour In the body
The Lord will continue to bless and keep you for many years to come.

Congratulations Sir

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[Elvis Okhifo @ElvisOkhifo]

Dear papa Gideon Odoma,

What a man, a light, and an apostle you are.

Thank you for all you represent to the body.

For every counsel, prayer & guidance, my entire family and church says thank you.

We love you so deeply.

Happy birthday sir @gideonodoma

[Kurdor Peter @kurdorPeter]

The AGO!

Apostle to the Nations!

An iroko among his contemporaries!

Our teacher, father and example!

Happy birthday, The Apostle Gideon Odoma!🥳🥳🥳

[Mex Asher @Thatnsukkaboy_]

Happy Birthday to my father, mentor, teacher, and example in ministry, Apostle Gideon Odoma (@gideonodoma).

It is difficult to find the right words to express what you have been to me. You have been far more than a spiritual father. You have been a guide, a mentor, a rabbi, and a living example of what it means to follow Christ wholeheartedly.

The first thing that struck me when I met you was your humility. I remember watching how you related with people and wondering, How can a man carrying such grace be so approachable? There was no unnecessary distance, no struggle to gain access. You were open, warm, and genuinely present with people. That alone preached a sermon to me long before I sat under your teaching.

As our relationship grew, you took me under your wings and became a true father to me. Those years before I got married were some of the most formative years of my life. You held me by the hand and patiently walked me through seasons I could never have navigated alone.

People often commend my theology, my approach to Scripture, my discipline in study, and my commitment to sound biblical interpretation. What many do not know is that so much of what they see today was shaped under your tutelage. You taught me how to read the Bible faithfully. You taught me how to interpret Scripture carefully. You taught me to ask questions of the text, to think deeply, and to handle God's Word with reverence and integrity.

Beyond teaching me Scripture, you transformed the way I think about the Christian faith itself. You helped me discover that Christianity is not intellectually bankrupt. You showed me that faith is not blind or irrational. Faith can be reasoned. It may transcend human logic, but it is never illogical. Through your ministry, I came to appreciate the beauty, depth, and intellectual richness of the Christian faith.

Beyond the classroom, you have fathered me with your life. You have sat me down countless times to counsel me, correct me, encourage me, and share wisdom from your own journey. You have strengthened me in moments when I was weak and challenged me whenever I needed to grow. Even today, you continue to ask the hard questions that keep me accountable and push me to become a better servant of Christ.

One thing I deeply admire about you is your courage. You defend people when they need defending. You stand for what is right, regardless of who is involved. When something is wrong, you do not remain silent. You speak the truth with conviction because your loyalty has always been to Christ above all else.

You have shown me that greatness and humility can coexist. That theological depth and genuine love for people belong together. That one can be brilliant without becoming proud. These lessons have shaped not only my ministry but my life.

If more Christians lived with your sincerity, courage, humility, love, and commitment to truth, the Church and indeed the world, would be a much better place.

Thank you for every conversation, every correction, every prayer, every word of encouragement, and every sacrifice you have made to raise sons and daughters who will stand faithfully for Christ. I owe God deep gratitude for bringing me under your care, and I will never take that privilege for granted.

As Paul said, "Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). You have given me a living example of what it looks like to follow Christ, and I count it one of God's greatest gifts to my life.

Happy Birthday, Apostle Gideon Odoma.

May the Lord continue to strengthen you, preserve you, increase your influence, and reward your labour abundantly. May generations yet unborn rise to bless God because you faithfully answered His call.

I love you deeply, sir.

Happy Birthday, Dad.

[Yanju shine @YanjuShine]

And to think that ‘Unku’ has a very large heart for children, and can teach them well

Last year cross-over, a child came with a bottle of soft drink. She said she wanted to give Apostle new year gift 😁

Wo, SPACE DEY

You are blessed forever, Sir
Happy Birthday 🎁🎈🎂

[Yanju shine @YanjuShine]

The AGO 💜

What a blessing you are!
Words are not enough, we thank GOD for the gift of you.

Happy birthday, Pops 🎉🥳🎊

Of the increase of his government over your life, there shall be no end!

[EvanLogical Bro @SamuelWalbe]

Sometimes you don't realize how tough it is to just stick with Scriptures, until you try to.
In Apostle, we have a man that constantly reminds us that it is possible to maintain doctrinal fidelity.

No stories, just pure Bible.
What a gift to the body!

Happy birthday AGO.

[Evangelist Isaac Agada @RuralEvangelist]

Happy birthday to an amazing apostle and teacher! @gideonodoma 🎉 .
Wishing you a day as inspiring as your teachings and a year filled with blessings and growth.

[Lekan Olayinka @lekan_olayinka1]

My father, I thank the Lord for you. Thank you for everything you do for us.

Many of us owe what are today to what the Lord has helped you to do over and for us.

Daddy, I love you so much. You have cared for me in every way.

I say happy birthday to you today, sir!!

[Good Shepherd @D_GoodShepherd]

Happy birthday Sir. You have been an example both in deeds and doctrine. God bless you the black diamond of the plateau

[Kingdom Heritage 📸 @KingdmHeritage]

My Apostle
The Apostle Gideon Odoma
The black diamond of the North.
A pillar of purity and faithfulness
A father of many fathers
My own father, and role model
A teacher of teachers

Happy Birthday padre, May the Lord keep you and establish you sir
Thank you sir

[Ayotunde Martins @AyotundeMartin_]

Happy birthday to the AGO

A teacher amongst teachers, MY teacher.
I genuinely admire your devotion to sound doctrine and the proper explication of the word.
I love your heart and all you are.

Thanks for all you do sir, God bless you.

[DavidPrinceBen @DavidPrinceBen]

Today is also the birthday of the Great Rabbi.

I still remember those days in Quad T. As we walked home after the meetings, our conversations were never about ordinary things. We would spend the entire journey discussing how Apostle Gideon opened the Scriptures with such precision and depth.

And then there was that unforgettable combination Apostle Arome and Apostle Gideon.

What a generation-shaping pairing!

Many of us did not just attend meetings; we were trained to love the Word, to search the Scriptures, and to esteem sound doctrine.

Happy Birthday, Great Rabbi. Thank you for your labour in the Word and for raising a generation that values biblical accuracy above religious excitement.

Grace for greater impact in the years ahead.

[Rachael @ab_seyi]

Happy Birthday to a man that is poured out, he witholds nothing. Gods grace and peace be multiplied