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Death and resurrection of Christ: Emulate His humility and selflessness – Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh
Founder of Worldwide Outreach International, a renowned International Evangelist and Economist, Rev.Dr.Lawrence Tetteh has advised Christians to emulate what Jesus Christ stood for in the story of His death and resurrection.
The Man of God who was recently honoured by the President of Hungary with Knight Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary, said Christians should emulate humility, selflessness and service to humanity as Christ exhibited during the difficult times in His life.
He said that Jesus Christ didn’t die for himself or His family, but for the whole world, adding that these values when emulated would bring blessings and healing to people.
According to him, it was evident in 2Chronicles 7:14, which reads “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
He said that the key things in Christendom were for Christians to be humble, pray, seek the way of Christ and refrain from wicked ways.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said Jesus Christ lived the life of obedience and love for humanity, as well as did what Adam, Abraham and other prophets couldn’t do, ” He died for humanity.”
Dr.Lawrence Tetteh added that the death and the resurrection of Christ had taught Christians forgiveness, and that if there had not been shedding of His blood, there wouldn’t be room for forgiveness.
“As we preach the gospel, we should remember that Christ sacrificed His life for us to achieve these gains; spilling of blood is a sign of blessing, the cross symbolises authority,” he said.
He noted that Christians ought to learn and understand the essence of death and the resurrection power and count themselves blessed because Christ sacrificed His life for all.
He stated further that the shedding of blood taught a moral lesson of forgiveness, because after all the tribulations Christ forgave those who put Him through the challenging time, therefore, “shedding of blood created room for forgiveness of sins.”
Touching on Christians who throw their hands in despair, Rev. Dr. Tetteh to such people to be mindful of the fact that delays in life were not denial, as Christ did not have it all smooth in His lifetime.
He told The Spectator that the journey in serving the Lord would not be smooth throughout, “but there is time for everything, and I wish everyone a happy Easter”.
” In his own time, he makes things beautiful, at every given time, we should be patient and have faith,” he noted.
Touching on the Power of the Cross of Christ with reference to Isaiah 53:1 – 10, he said “Christ died for us, Christ died to bring us to God, Christ died for our sins, Christ died to take away our shame, Christ died our death.”
Dr.Lawrence Tetteh added that the three last words of Jesus on the cross were “I am thirsty, It is finished and Father, in thy hands I lift my spirit.”
He explained that “Our release and breakthrough started from here.The cross enforces three truths about ourselves, about God, and about Jesus Christ, our Lord and saviour.”
Rev. Dr.Lawrence Tetteh is a teacher of the Gospel and the author of many books, including Dangers of Offence, Count your Blessings and Benefits of the Anointing. He is a tele-evangelist, a philanthropist, a public speaker and host of Miracle Touch TV programme worldwide.
He is married to Mrs.Barbara Tetteh also an ordained minister, an administrator and a social scientist, and their marriage is blessed with David,Emmanuel and Prince.
He trained as an economist at the Budapest Corvinus University of Economics in Hungary and at the London School of Economics (LSE) in the United Kingdom. Whilst he was still pursuing his PhD programme in International Relations in the University in Hungary, he responded to the call as an Evangelist and a Preacher of the Gospel. He was ordained into ministry by Dr. T.L. Osborne and Archbishop Benson Idahosa in the UK
Touching on the Power of the Cross of Christ with reference to Isaiah 53:1 – 10, he said “Christ died for us, Christ died to bring us to God, Christ died for our sins, Christ died to take away our shame, Christ died our death.”
Dr.Lawrence Tetteh added that the three last words of Jesus on the cross were “I am thirsty, It is finished and Father, in thy hands I lift my spirit.”
He explained that “Our release and breakthrough started from here.The cross enforces three truths about ourselves, about God, and about Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Saviour.”
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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ASWIM lauds Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang
The Association of Women in the Media, (ASWIM) has congratulated Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on her historic achievement as Ghana’s first female Vice President.
The association said her trailblazing journey with sterling accomplishments from academia to politics, is undoubtedly, a vivid inspiration to countless women and girls across Ghana and Africa.
This was contained in a statement signed by its president, Mrs Mavis Kitcher, and copied to The Spectator on Tuesday in Accra.
“ASWIM celebrates your remarkable career, marked by numerous firsts, including the first female Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, (UCC), and the first female to hold a professional chair in Ghana, (UCC),” the statement said.
It said the accomplishments of Prof Opoku- Agyemang were clear testament to the brilliance, resilience and resourceful nature of the complete beautiful African woman.
“As she takes on this new role, ASWIM proudly lauds her commitment to education, women’s empowerment, distinguished public service and patriotism and is very confident that her pursuit of excellence, love for humanity, humility, decency, modesty and commitment to the welfare of the vulnerable will characterise Ghana’s political leadership and public service,” the statement added.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
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Demolition of Fantasy Dome unfair — Mark Okraku-Mantey
Months after the Fantasy Dome was dismantled to make way for construction at the Ghana International Trade Fair site, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Mark Okraku-Mantey, has expressed concern over the manner the facility was destroyed.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty, Mr Okraku-Mantey criticised the handling of the dome’s dismantling, suggesting that it could have been done without causing damage.
“I don’t think that leadership gave instructions that they should do what happened. The structure was a prefab but I hear the people destroyed it. That one, we cannot defend it. It is unfair to him (owner). Sometimes, you give instructions and people will go and do things that will make you look bad,” he stated.
When asked about any punitive measure against the workers responsible for the destruction, Mr Okraku-Mantey clarified that the Trade Fair does not fall under his ministry.
He said he had previously contacted the owner, Leslie Quaynor, to discuss relocating the dome, and even suggested the National Museum as a potential site, though it was too small.
The demolition of the 20,000-seater Fantasy Dome occurred on March 16, 2024.
According to Dr Agnes Adu, CEO of the Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited, the action was taken after multiple notices were given to Quaynor to vacate the premises for redevelopment, as per their tenancy agreement.
Dr Adu noted that all previous tenants had complied except for the Fantasy Dome.
Quaynor, in an interview with JoyNews, confirmed that his lease had ended, and was in the process of relocating the dome.
He had requested an extension, which was denied, leading him to seek a writ and an injunction from an Accra High Court to halt the demolition.
Despite this, the demolition proceeded, causing significant damage to the structure.
Quaynor described the incident as a major setback, not only for his business but also for the entertainment industry, which relies on venues like the Fantasy Dome.
