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GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE: BY HIS STRIPES, WE ARE HEALED – Pastor (Dr.) L.O Oladele

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April 9, 2020

BY HIS STRIPES, WE ARE HEALED – Pastor (Dr.) L.O Oladele

Text: 1 Peter 2:24: “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed”.

For illustration purpose, let us consider the Bible in Basic English Version of the same text. 1 Peter 2:24: He took our sins on himself, giving his body to be nailed on the tree, so that we, being dead to sin, might have a new life in righteousness, and by his wounds we have been made well.

INTRODUCTION: The greatest, most inconceivable, most mysterious and most infinite love that God has ever shown to man is seen in the incarnation of Jesus Christ, that is, the coming of Jesus Christ from His glory and becoming a man, and also His atoning death and resurrection which we are marking at this time. Whether man knows and accepts it or not, Jesus Christ came and died for the sins of the world, thereby establishing his Messiahship (1 John 3:1).

In this introduction, you will agree with me that Apostle Peter was no doubt one of the closest Apostles to our Lord Jesus Christ when He was on his earthly ministry. The record of Apostle Peter therefore should be seen as a factual record of an eye witness, and one of an active participator of Jesus’ ministry, who witnessed His death and resurrection. This epistle, written about 30 years after the death of Jesus (i.e. AD 60), is incontrovertible and infallible, which should be taken as a sacrosanct piece to be believed by all men. In the text, he said, Jesus Christ came and took our sins upon himself, gave His body to be nailed on the cross of the Calvary, being dead to sins, that we might have new life in righteousness and by His wounds, we are made well”. What a credible account from an old Apostle like Peter!

From this text, therefore, we can see succinctly the fact, mode and nature of Jesus’ death, and the purpose, consequences and blessings for believers across ages. On the fact and mode of Jesus’ crucifixion, the text says “who Himself bare our sins in his own body on the tree”, meaning that Jesus physically offered himself and He was hanged on the tree.

Jesus Christ was hanged on the tree for my sins and your sins and for the sins of the whole world.

Also, on the purpose of His crucifixion, “that we, being dead to sin, should live unto righteousness”, meaning that purpose to save humanity that has already been befallen with woe and perdition of sins. The consequence of His crucifixion is for us to lives of righteousness. While the immediate benefit on earth is that by the stripes, suffering and death of Jesus, we are made healed/made well.

THE FACT OF JESUS CRUCIFIXION

1. It was foretold by God (Genesis. 3:15; Hebrews 2:14).

2. Psalmist and Prophets also bear witness to it (Psalms 22: 1, 17-18; Isaiah 52:14; Isaiah 53: 7-12; Zechariah 13:7).

3. Jesus Christ Himself testified about it (Matthew12:40; Luke 9:22; John 2:19-21).

4. Paul the Apostle also testified about the fact of Crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 17:3; Acts 26: 22-23; 1 Corinthians 1: 17-18; 2 Corinthians 4:10-11).

5. This crucifixion was fulfilled (Matthew 27; Mark 15; John 19).

6. There are also many infallible proofs by archaeologists across centuries and ages that have proved that Jesus actually came to the world and died for the sins of the world. All you need to do is to believe in Him as the only begotten son of God.

MODE AND NATURE OF JESUS’ CRUCIFIXION

1. He died by crucifixion, that is, physical hanging, nailed to the cross (Matthew 27:35; Mark15:24; Luke 23:33).

2. It was an ignoble, shameful, painful and detestable death (Hebrews 12:2).

3. It was an accursed death (Galatians 3:13).

4. His death was voluntary, nobody could have killed Jesus Christ, He offered himself (John 10: 17-18).

5. It was a vicarious substitutionary death (John 10: 11).

PURPOSE OF JESUS CRUCIFIXION

a. Jesus died to make reconciliation between God and Man; the death of Jesus Christ on the cross reconciles man back to God (Romans 5: 6-11; Ephesians 2:13-16).

b. He came and died in order to redeem man (Isaiah 53:4-12; Ephesians 1:6-7; Colossians 1:14).

c. Crucifixion of Jesus was to purge our sins (Zechariah 13:1; Luke 24: 46-47; John 1-29).

d. To secure forgiveness (Acts 5:30-31; Romans 4:25).

e. To offer salvation, i.e. to save mankind (John 3:14-17; Romans 6:3-5; Gal. 2:20).

CONSEQUENCE OF JESUS’ DEATH

From the purpose of Jesus death stated above, the crucifixion of Jesus therefore avails and provides all believers the opportunity to live unto righteousness through the atonement and ransom paid by shedding His precious blood on the cross; we are free from sin, have received divine mercy, and are qualified to reign with Him (Romans 10:4; Phil.3:9).

THE BENEFIT OF CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS CHRIST

The immediate benefit of Christ’s crucifixion, if you believe, is that “By His Stripes, Ye Are Healed”. The healing has been completed on the cross, you only need to key into it, the New basic English Bible says “By His wounds you are made well”.

Jesus was whipped, that is, flogged during his trial before the Sanhedrin (the Jewish council), he was whipped by Pilate and even soldiers. He received wounds because of you and I.

The forty stripes received by Jesus cover all the calamities of man, all the troubles of man, and even all diseases you can mention. Even Coronavirus, the stripes of Jesus cover them all.

The healing received from His stripes means total salvation, blessings, joy, healing and wellness from sickness, poverty, epidemics, pandemics, troubles, attacks. Oh! What powerful blood shed on the cross of Calvary.

CONCLUSION

By the authority of this message ‘By His stripes’, I decree, your life will be healed, made well, healed of all agonies, failures, and weeping; the whole world will be healed of the pandemic rampaging the whole of humanity.

Note however; Have you received that salvation? Have you received that forgiveness of sins? Have you received purging of sins? Have you been redeemed? Have you been reconciled to God? If the purpose of Jesus’ death for you has not been fulfilled, why don’t you use this time to decide that the purpose of His death for you will not be in vain. Why not amend your life? Why not stop that life of sins? Why not you stop following the devil, flesh and the world? Accept Jesus as your Lord and Saviour so that all these good purposes will be fulfilled on you because, if you fail to effect changes, it shall be eternal damnation. May this not be your portion in Jesus’ name.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Lord Jesus Christ, I appreciate your atoning death for my salvation on the cross of Calvary.

2. Lord Jesus, as you gave your life for me on the cross, let me also give my life, my obedience, my holiness, and my total service to you throughout my lifetime.

3. My Saviour, I confess my sins and soberly amend my ways so that I would not nail you to the cross anymore.

4. Jesus the Son of God, by your stripes I am healed, I’m delivered, I’m saved, I’m heaven-bound. AMEN!

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Menstrual Hygiene: ‘Access PADme A Girl’ Educates IDP Women, Distributes Reusable Pads, Other Items

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April 4, 2025

The Gleamer

…Launches Pad Bank in IDP Camps

Joel Ajayi

A non-governmental organisation, Access PADme A Girl, is working tirelessly to uplift disadvantaged communities through a campaign focused on menstrual hygiene awareness and safety.

As part of this effort, the group recently distributed over 2,000 reusable menstrual pads, books, food items, and other essentials to girls and women at the Durumi IDP Camp in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Speaking at the sensitization event held on Thursday, the Convener of Access PADme A Girl Initiative, Theresa Moses, emphasized that the initiative aims not only to empower young girls but also to alleviate the financial burden associated with menstruation.

“We came here to distribute free, reusable sanitary pads to the women at Area 1 Durumi IDP Camp,” she said. “The goal is to create awareness and address the issue of period poverty.”

She further announced the launch of a pad bank at the camp, stating, “With the pad bank, women and girls will be able to access menstrual pads every month during their cycles. Many of them have been using tissue paper, dirty rags, or even leaves, which pose serious health risks. We are here to change that narrative by educating them on proper menstrual hygiene and how to use reusable sanitary pads.”

In addition to the hygiene kits, the initiative provided educational materials to young girls in the camp to encourage continued learning.
“We encourage mothers to support their daughters’ education, especially in reading and writing. We also provided them with food items, water, and snacks. This isn’t just a distribution event—we want them to feel valued and supported,” she added.

Theresa also shared plans to expand the campaign across other IDP camps nationwide. “We are taking it step by step—camp by camp. But to sustain this initiative, especially maintaining the pad bank monthly, we need support from individuals, organisations, and government bodies.”

In her own, a childhood friend of the convener and a participant at the event, Blessing Amos emphasized the importance of supporting women’s hygiene in Nigeria.

“Statistics show that around 800 million women menstruate daily worldwide, yet only about 5 million have access to sanitary pads. That leaves 795 million without proper access. When people are struggling to afford food, sanitary products become an afterthought,” she said.

“This initiative is timely. The reusable pads provided mean these women don’t have to worry every month about affording menstrual products. We also taught them how to wash and disinfect the pads for reuse.”

She commended Access Bank for supporting the project and called on other organisations and the government to contribute to such life-changing interventions.

In her remarks, Mrs. Liatu Ayuba, Women Leader of the Durumi IDP Camp, expressed gratitude for both the sanitary pads and the valuable knowledge shared.

“I’m so happy we received these donations and were educated on how to use the products properly. Over 1,000 women here benefited today. I look forward to sharing what I’ve learned with others in the camp.”

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